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McKinney, TX

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The perfect balance between urban Dallas and the rustic North Texas countryside

Affordable Suburb Commuter Golf Family-Friendly

McKinney, Texas combines historic architecture with contemporary living just 30 miles north of Dallas. The city's downtown square centers around the McKinney Performing Arts Center, housed in a restored 1875 courthouse that hosts entertainment and community events throughout the year. The 289-acre Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary offers 6.5 miles of nature trails and serves as home to native Texas wildlife. The rental market currently shows one-bedroom units averaging $1,413 monthly, reflecting a 1.5% decrease from the previous year, while two-bedroom apartments typically rent for $1,851, down 2.4% year-over-year.

McKinney has grown to become Texas's 15th largest city while preserving its historic character. Neighborhoods range from the downtown historic district, featuring preserved Victorian architecture and local shops, to newer developments near TPC Craig Ranch, which hosts the annual AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament. The city is served by multiple school districts and includes the Collin College Central Park Campus. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Erwin Park's 212 acres, including 10 miles of mountain bike trails, while the McKinney Farmers Market at Chestnut Square Historic Village provides locally grown produce and artisanal goods year-round.

Explore the City

Bonnie Wenk Park is 216 acres and includes many unique features.

While in Historic Downtown McKinney you can stop in for a bite and then do more shopping.

Spend some time shopping for unique gifts at Ratrodtober Fest with your loved ones.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in McKinney, TX is $1,136 for a studio, $1,350 for one bedroom, $1,768 for two bedrooms, and $2,420 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in McKinney has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,350/month
754 Sq Ft
House
$2,693/month
2,293 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,724/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,530/month
1,774 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Mckinney, TX is 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Mckinney is 4.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,136 - $2,420. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 13.1% more for utilities, and 15.0% less for transportation.

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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Willow Wood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

930 Students

Lois Lindsey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

809 Students

Comstock Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

754 Students

Mooneyham Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

630 Students

Elliott Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

528 Students

DR Jack Cockrill Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,280 Students

Faubion Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,251 Students

Dowell Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,076 Students

Scoggins Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

946 Students

Scott Morgan Johnson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

940 Students

Mckinney Boyd High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,651 Students

Mckinney North High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,156 Students

Mckinney High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,918 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The Heard Natural Science Museum
  • Allen Station Park
  • Dayspring Nature Preserve
  • Celebration Park
  • Bethany Lakes Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.