Moving to McKinney, TX — Near Dallas
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Suburb near Dallas-Fort Worth
Moving to McKinney, TX gets you a restored downtown square of 19th-century buildings and a city growing around it at speed: 236,001 residents as of July 1, 2025, up 20.8% from the April 2020 base, per the U.S. Census Bureau. The square holds independent restaurants, galleries, breweries and shops. Money magazine named McKinney its No. 1 Best Place to Live in America in September 2014; that list is more than a decade old, so read it as history rather than a current score.
Most of the new building runs along the US-75 and US-380 corridors: master-planned communities, offices and retail centers. McKinney ISD enrolled 23,667 students in 2025-26 (txschools.gov). For time outdoors there's Erwin Park for mountain biking, Bonnie Wenk Park, and Lavon Lake close by for time on the water.
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Official Texas Education Agency A–F accountability rating (2025–26). See every Dallas district compared →
McKinney Schools & Cost Snapshot
The buy-in, in one line
McKinney ISD scores 87/100 (a B) in the official 2025-26 TEA ratings (an A on Niche), at a ~$1.10 school-tax rate and a ~$450,000 median home.
| School district | McKinney ISD |
|---|---|
| Official TEA rating (2025-26) | B (87/100) |
| Niche composite grade | A |
| School-district tax rate (per $100) | $1.1043 |
| Median home price | $471,800 |
| Median rent | $1,700/mo |
Sources: official TEA 2025–26 A–F accountability ratings (txschools.gov, released Aug 14 2026); Niche composite grade; school-district tax rate per $100 (county appraisal district); median home value (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024) and rent (our suburb and neighborhood profiles). Compare all Dallas districts →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes McKinney's downtown special?
McKinney's historic downtown square is one of the best-preserved in Texas, featuring over 100 unique shops, restaurants, and galleries in restored 19th-century buildings. The square hosts regular community events, farmers markets, and seasonal festivals that give the city its distinctive small-town character.
How far is McKinney from Dallas?
McKinney is located approximately 30 miles north of downtown Dallas along US-75. The drive to downtown Dallas typically takes 40-50 minutes depending on traffic. The city is well-connected via US-75 and the Sam Rayburn Tollway to other parts of the metroplex.
What outdoor activities are available in McKinney?
McKinney offers Erwin Park with mountain biking and camping, Bonnie Wenk Park with a dog park and splash pad, the Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, and nearby Lavon Lake for boating and fishing. The city maintains over 50 parks and numerous trails.
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