Best Neighborhoods in McKinney, TX
Comprehensive data on McKinney, TX including safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life metrics.
Best Neighborhoods in McKinney, TX — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level ranking data for McKinney, TX is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of McKinney as a whole.
McKinney has a population of 199,177, a median household income of $92,340, an unemployment rate of 3.6%, and a poverty rate of 6.2%. The median home value citywide is $380,000, which is 35% above the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
McKinney at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level data for McKinney is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview.
Median Home Value
$380,000
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Income
$92,340
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
199,177
Walk Score
65/100
Violent Crime
1.1 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Air Quality
AQI 48
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Unemployment
3.6%
Nat'l avg: 3.7%
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:
- Affordability
- 25% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 15% weight
- Safety
- 17% weight
- Environment
- 17% weight
- Education
- 13% weight
- Economy
- 13% weight
Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.
Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors