Moving to McKinney, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to McKinney: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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McKinney at a glance
Why people move to McKinney
Historic downtown charm rare for a fast-growing suburb
Consistently top-ranked "best place to live" in the US
Newer housing stock with mature master-planned amenities
Lower home prices than Plano or Frisco with similar amenities
Where to live in McKinney
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Historic Downtown
Victorian homes, walkable square, boutique dining
Stonebridge Ranch
Master-planned, golf, lake, top schools
Craig Ranch
Master-planned, resort-style amenities
Adriatica
Croatian-inspired village, boutique living
Major employers
- · Raytheon
- · Emerson
- · Independent Financial
- · SRS Distribution
Schools
McKinney ISD and Frisco ISD — both highly rated.
Airports
- · DFW International (40 min)
- · McKinney National
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Commute to Dallas is longer, 45 to 60 minutes at peak
Property taxes are high
Historic homes downtown come with older-home maintenance
Who thrives in McKinney
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