Living in McKinney, TX
Mid-size city in Texas
McKinney is a mid-size city in Texas, home to about 202,000 people, with 4.3 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, most trips are by car. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is McKinney a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Strong healthcare: 21 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Safe: violent crime is 0.4× the US rate (FBI 2019)
- Dog-friendly: 23 dog parks within 9 mi
- Big job market: about 4.3 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Fewer outdoor escapes: no big hills or water close by
- Hot summers: highs around 93°F
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Key facts
Living in McKinney: common questions
What is the cost of living in McKinney?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $391k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,430 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are above the US average (index 103, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in McKinney?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.75% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is McKinney safe?
Violent crime is well below the national rate (0.4× in FBI 2019 data).
What is the weather like in McKinney?
McKinney has mild winters: winter days average around 58°F and summer days around 93°F, with roughly 3″ of snow a year.
Does McKinney get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from tornadoes, flooding and hail: 5 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 2.99 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to McKinney?
The nearest major airport is DAL, about 27 mi away.
How McKinney scores
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