At a Glance
Median Income
$120,273
$53,008 per capita
Home Value
$439,500
Zillow: $483,340
Median Rent
$1,841/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
993/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.6%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How McKinney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McKinney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McKinney a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McKinney residents earn a median household income of $120,273 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,008. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McKinney is $439,500 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,340. Median rent is $1,841/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
McKinney reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 993/100K. The murder rate is 1.0/100K.
Education
52.6% of adults in McKinney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McKinney has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population202,314
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density2,960/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,273
Per Capita$53,008
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$439,500
Rent$1,841
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$483,340
Housing Units72,132
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property993/100K
Murder1.0/100K
Assault91/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain59.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation591 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.6%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries16
Did You Know?
McKinney was founded in 1848.
The median home in McKinney was built in 2006.
21.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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