City profile
McKinney, TX
Collin County · Population 210,600
McKinney is a city in Collin County, TX with about 210,600 residents and a typical home value near $472,000. It is 30 miles from Dallas, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
47°F
Summer avg
86°F
Sunny days / yr
234
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$471,800
Typical monthly housing
$3,270
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
116
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 99/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hail, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
27 mi to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 43% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
210,600
Black population
12.3%
County
Collin County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 210,600 residents
- Typical home value about $472,000
- 30 miles from Dallas, TX
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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