McKinney, Texas
Among the top 24% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 30% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 76% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 17% for airport distance
- bottom 10% for cost of living
McKinney is a city in Texas with about 196,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and cost of living.
Official websitemckinneytexas.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.0 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$113k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$62kbetter than 10% of US places
Home Value$400k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 10% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 10% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.88%better than 13% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.34%better than 57% of US places
Unemployment3.7%better than 51% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)45°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.4 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.6 inbetter than 73% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk85.7better than 17% of US places
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 62% of US places
School Quality45.6better than 26% of US places
Violent Crime605/100kbetter than 58% of US places
Property Crime1040/100kbetter than 46% of US places
Community
Population196,160100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.930th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5589th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)55.2%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.5%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.2%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)11.9%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.1%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 34% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance28 mibetter than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access94.1%better than 80% of US places
Amenities Nearby11.98better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is McKinney an affordable place to live?
- McKinney is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $62k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in McKinney?
- The median home value in McKinney is $400k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in McKinney?
- Median household income in McKinney is $113k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in McKinney?
- Median gross rent in McKinney is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is McKinney safe?
- McKinney is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 605/100k (better than 58%). Property crime is 1040/100k.
- What is the weather like in McKinney?
- McKinney averages 85°F in July and 45°F in January, with 42.4 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in McKinney?
- Public-school quality in McKinney is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in McKinney?
- The average one-way commute in McKinney is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)