McKinney, Texas
When searching homes for sale in North Texas, you may want to consider making McKinney your home. McKinney, Texas is approximately 30 miles north of Dallas and described as having a small town feel with its gently rolling hills, tree-lined neighborhoods, and beautiful parks.
The city has revitalized its historic downtown area which hosts over 100 unique shops, restaurants, sandwich and coffee shops, outdoor patio dining, and neighborhood pubs. McKinney is easily accessible with several major highways running through the city including Highway 75 (Central Expressway), Highway 380, and Highway 121 toll road. McKinney is also the county seat for Collin County, TX which, according to CNNMoney.com, is in the top 15 counties in the nation to experience the most job growth between 2000 – 2008 despite the economy.
McKinney houses can be found in a variety of neighborhoods supporting a multitude of lifestyles. As REALTORS in McKinney, Texas, we can help you find a place that’s perfect for anything from a starter home to a restored historic home to country club living and more! Some examples of McKinney real estate areas include the communities of Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Eldorado, and Tucker Hill.
Safety and economic stability are two important factors for finding the “perfect” neighborhood. When looking at new homes, keep in mind that McKinney, TX has been often ranked as one of:
- the safest cities in Texas & the US
- the fastest growing cities in the US
- the best places to raise a family
- the 25 best places to move in the U.S. (recent Forbes.com article)
If raising a family is a consideration for your new home search, you should know that McKinney ISD consistently ranks in the top 2% for Texas students achieving Commended Performance on TAKS, has four NCLB National Blue Ribbon Schools, achieves state and national recognition for UIL programs each year, boasts SAT/ACT scores that exceed national averages, has received national recognition for its facilities, and much more! High schools in the district include McKinney High School, McKinney North High School, McKinney Boyd High School, and Serenity High School. Click here for info on these or any other campuses within McKinney ISD.
In addition to the great athletic programs offered by McKinney ISD, there’s also several local recreational leagues/associations your children can join. The McKinney Soccer Association is one of the largest youth soccer leagues in the area. Youth baseball leagues include the McKinney Baseball Association founded in 1955 and the McKinney Little League Baseball, Inc. founded in 1997. The AABC Mickey Mantle 16 and Under World Series is also played in McKinney each summer. For the bigger “kids”, be sure to visit The Ballfields at Craig Ranch, home of the McKinney Marshals, the Michael Johnson Performance Center, the top rated TPC Craig Ranch golf course, or the Dr. Pepper StarsCenter hockey complex also in Craig Ranch.
Have a specific question about McKinney?
Demographic Data for McKinney, TX: North Central Texas Council of Governments
Need help with a down payment or closing costs? Find out more about the down payment assistance program offered by the City of McKinney.
Click here to see homes for sale in McKinney, TX (McKinney MLS listings)
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