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Relocation guide
Moving to McKinney
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
202,314
Median age 36.7
Median household income
$120,273
Median rent
$1,841/mo
Median home value
$439,500
Schools
61
12 districts
Summer high / winter low
96° / 34°
Pros
- Household incomes run 53% above the US median ($120,273).
- Rent takes only about 18% of the median household income.
- Mild weather in March, April, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 99 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Property taxes are high: about 1.75% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in McKinney?
McKinney spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $413,700 to $472,700 by zip.
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Is McKinney a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 53% above the US median ($120,273). Rent takes only about 18% of the median household income. On the other hand: Property taxes are high: about 1.75% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in McKinney?
The median household earns $120,273. Rent at the median ($1,841/month) is about 18% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $73,640 a year.
How many schools are in McKinney?
61 public and private schools across 12 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in McKinney?
Highs average 96°F in August and lows 34°F in January. The most comfortable months are March, April, November.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.