Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to McKinney, TX
$525,000Median listing price
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About McKinney
McKinney is the county seat of Collin County and its third-largest city after Plano and Frisco, about 32 miles north of Dallas (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). One of America's fastest-growing cities, it blends a celebrated historic downtown square with huge master-planned communities (Craig Ranch, Adriatica, Trinity Falls).
Home prices in McKinney
The median listing price in McKinney is $525,000.
Top places in McKinney
- Historic Downtown McKinney square — boutiques, restaurants, and the county courthouse.
- Adriatica — Croatian-inspired village with restaurants on a lake.
- Craig Ranch — golf, amphitheater, and the Byron Nelson tournament venue.
- Towne Lake Recreation Area.
- McKinney Performing Arts Center.
- Erwin Park — mountain biking and hiking trails.
Commuting from McKinney
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~40–50 minutes via US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~70–80 minutes via US-75 / I-35W (approximate).
McKinney FAQs
- What is the housing market like in McKinney, TX?
The median listing price in McKinney is $525,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from McKinney, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~40–50 minutes via US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.