McKinney, TX Real Estate and City Guide
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County, about 32 miles north of downtown Dallas. The city is known for its historic downtown square, centered on the 1876 Collin County Courthouse, which now houses the McKinney Performing Arts Center and is surrounded by locally owned shops, restaurants, and regular community events. Beyond downtown, McKinney mixes established neighborhoods with newer master-planned communities, especially in the northern part of the city.
Population and Growth
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates McKinney's population at 236,001 as of July 1, 2025, up from 195,308 in the 2020 Census, an increase of about 21%. McKinney added 8,504 residents between 2024 and 2025, the 10th-largest numeric gain of any U.S. city with 20,000 or more people.
Much of that growth is new construction. Our New Homes Map shows every community selling now in McKinney and across Collin County, the builders in each one, and this month’s builder incentives.
Jobs, Schools, and Getting Around
McKinney's largest employers include Raytheon, Globe Life, Encore Wire, Medical City McKinney, Baylor Scott & White McKinney, Collin County, and the City of McKinney. US 75, State Highway 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway), and US 380 connect the city to Plano, Frisco, Allen, and Dallas, and McKinney National Airport (TKI) serves corporate and private aviation.
About two-thirds of McKinney residents live in McKinney ISD. Other parts of the city are served by Frisco, Prosper, Allen, Melissa, Lovejoy, and Celina ISDs. District boundaries don't follow city limits, so always confirm the assigned district for a specific address directly with the district.
Parks and Outdoors
McKinney has an extensive park and trail system, with Towne Lake Park and Bonnie Wenk Park among the most popular gathering spots. Erwin Park, a 212-acre park with about 11 miles of natural-surface trails maintained by the Dallas Off-Road Bicycle Association, is closed for renovations starting August 10, 2026, with work expected to take about a year. Golfers have several options, including TPC Craig Ranch, home of the PGA Tour's THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson, the private Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch and Eldorado Country Club, and the public Oak Hollow Golf Course.
Property Taxes
Texas has no state income tax, which is one reason property tax rates here are higher than in many states. For a home inside the City of McKinney and McKinney ISD, the 2026 combined rate for the city, school district, Collin County, and Collin College is about 1.71% of taxable value before exemptions, roughly $10,270 a year on a $600,000 home. McKinney ISD's rate includes a tax rate increase on the November 3, 2026 ballot (Proposition A). Rates differ by address, and communities with a MUD or PID pay more. Our North Dallas relocation guide compares rates city by city.
Neighborhood Highlights
Stonebridge Ranch
A large master-planned community in west McKinney with community pools, trails, and lakes. The private Clubs of Stonebridge Ranch offer two golf courses. Most of the community is zoned to McKinney ISD; The Cascades village is in Frisco ISD. Typical prices: low $400s to high $900s.
Craig Ranch
A mixed-use master-planned area along SH 121, home to TPC Craig Ranch, with homes, offices, shopping, and dining. Most homes are zoned to Frisco ISD, with some sections in Allen ISD. Typical prices: mid $300s to mid $700s.
Trinity Falls
A newer master-planned community in north McKinney with new construction, trails, and amenity centers, including the Del Webb Trinity Falls section. Zoned to McKinney ISD. Typical prices: high $300s to mid $700s.
Painted Tree
A master-planned community north of US 380 near Lake Forest Drive, planned for about 3,400 homes, with a lake, greenbelts, trails, a clubhouse, and a community pool. Zoned to McKinney ISD. Typical prices: low $400s to high $700s.
Eldorado
Established subdivisions around the private Eldorado Country Club, including Eldorado Heights, Eldorado Ridge, Village of Eldorado, Vista of Eldorado, Eldorado Estates, and Reserve at Eldorado. Homes date mostly from the 1990s to early 2000s and are zoned to McKinney ISD. Typical prices: mid $300s to high $400s in Eldorado Heights and Eldorado Ridge, and high $300s to low $900s in the other sections, with some homes above $1M.
Adriatica Village
A village at Virginia Parkway and Stonebridge Drive modeled on Supetar, a seaside town in Croatia, with cobblestone streets, a bell tower and chapel, shops and restaurants, condos, and single-family homes. Zoned to McKinney ISD. Typical prices: mid $500s to $1.1M.
Historic Downtown McKinney
Older homes, bungalows, and renovated properties within walking distance of the square's restaurants, shops, and events.
Tucker Hill
A traditional-style neighborhood with front porches, sidewalks, and pocket parks. Though it has a McKinney address, Tucker Hill is zoned to Prosper ISD. Typical prices: mid $600s to high $900s.
Typical prices show the middle 80% of homes sold in each neighborhood in the 12 months ending October 2026, based on NTREIS MLS data. For smaller neighborhoods, recent listings are included. Prices vary by home, lot, and section.
McKinney is Home Base for Us!
Jessica and David Hughey are long-time McKinney residents who know this city inside and out. From the historic downtown square to the master-planned communities of Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, and Trinity Falls, we've helped clients navigate every corner of this market.
Whether you're buying your first home, upgrading for more space, or selling to capture the equity you've built, you deserve an agent who treats your transaction with the same care they'd give their own. That's how we work. Thinking about selling? Get a free home value estimate, or see current prices and inventory in our monthly Collin County market update.
Contact Us to start the conversation, or explore our Buying and Selling pages to learn more about how we work. Moving from out of state? Start with our North Dallas relocation guide.
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