--- title: "McKinney TX Real Estate | Raven Mok Local Expert" url: https://ravenmok.com/cities/mckinney description: "Explore McKinney TX real estate with Raven Mok. Historic downtown charm, Craig Ranch luxury, and top-rated Collin County schools in North Texas." lang: en --- Image: McKinney Texas Adriatica village aerial view at sunset (https://ravenmok.com/assets/mckinney-adriatica-aerial-D5JMek0n.png) #1 Best Place to Live in America # McKinney Historic charm meets modern living ## Who Lives Here? 🌳 ### The McKinney Native Rooted & Growing Picture the young professionals who met at a downtown McKinney wine bar. They love the historic square, farmer's markets, and that McKinney still feels like a real town - not just another suburb. One works in Plano, the other runs a boutique downtown. Typical Income $100K - $250K Core Values Community History Value Balance Local Business ### The Details Population 200,000+ Median Home Price $520K Property Tax Rate 2.35% YoY Appreciation +7.2% Avg Household Income $125K Walk Score 32 ### Lifestyle Vibe Check Family Friendly 9/10 Luxury Factor 6/10 Commute Rating 6/10 Dining & Food Scene 6/10 Cultural Diversity 5/10 Outdoor Lifestyle 8/10 ### Education School District Deep Dive #### McKinney ISD Public School District A Overall Rating ##### District Highlights Multiple A-rated campuses Strong vocational programs New facilities investment Competitive athletics Fine arts excellence Special education support #### Notable Public Schools ##### McKinney Boyd High School A High School (9-12) Strong academics ##### McKinney North High School A High School (9-12) ##### Cockrill Middle School A Middle School (6-8) #### Private School Options ##### McKinney Christian Academy 4.0/5 K-12 Private Local option ##### Prestonwood Christian 4.2/5 K-12 Private 20 min drive ### Food & Culture The Dining & Market Scene #### Asian & International Markets H Mart (Carrollton) Korean Grocery 30 min 99 Ranch Market (Plano) Chinese Grocery 18 min India Bazaar (Frisco) Indian Grocery 15 min Mitsuwa (Plano) Japanese Grocery 20 min #### Grocery & Everyday Market Street Premium Grocery 5 min Tom Thumb General Grocery 5 min Kroger General Grocery 7 min Natural Grocers Health Food 10 min #### Dining Diversity 6/10 Variety Score ##### American/BBQ 8/10 Hutchins BBQ, Downtown restaurants, Farm-to-table ##### Asian Cuisine 5/10 Growing options, Better selection in Plano nearby ##### Mexican/Tex-Mex 7/10 Gloria's, Local favorites, Authentic taquerias #### Cultural Amenities Historic Downtown Square McKinney Performing Arts Center Heard Natural Science Museum Local Breweries & Wineries ### Commute & Connectivity Getting Around #### DFW Airport 35 mi 40-50 min drive #### Downtown Dallas 35 mi 40-50 min drive #### Legacy/Plano 12 mi 15-20 min drive #### Major Highways US-75 US-380 Sam Rayburn Tollway #### Public Transit DART bus connections available. No direct rail, but US-75 provides reliable highway access to Plano/Richardson employment. ## Local Lifestyle Raven's _Insider Guide_ ### Raven's Picks - Hutchins BBQ Texas BBQ The real deal - arrive early! - Rick's Chophouse Steakhouse Downtown date night - Layered Coffee & Bakery Best croissants - Harvest at McKinney Seasonal American ### Weekend Vibes - • Browse the Historic Downtown Square - • Wine tasting at local wineries - • Kayaking at Towne Lake - • Heard Natural Science Museum - • Farmers Market on Saturdays ### Parks & Outdoors - • Towne Lake Recreation Area - • Erwin Park - hiking & mountain biking - • Bonnie Wenk Park - trails & playground - • Craig Ranch fitness trails ### Annual Events Oktoberfest Home for the Holidays Arts in Bloom Third Monday Trade Days Insider Tip "McKinney's downtown is the real deal - not manufactured charm. It's where locals actually hang out, not just tourists." \- Raven ## Real Estate Intel Market _Snapshot_ ### Price Ranges Historic Homes Downtown area $350K - $700K Single Family $450K - $750K Master-Planned $550K - $900K Luxury/Estate $900K - $2M ### Costs to Know Typical HOA $50 - $200/mo MUD Tax Districts Rare Most McKinney neighborhoods don't have MUD taxes - a significant advantage. Market Status Warm Market ### Active Builders Highland Homes Darling Homes Plantation Homes Toll Brothers ### Investment Outlook Best value in the Collin County corridor. Historic areas offer unique character, while Craig Ranch provides resort-style amenities. Strong appreciation without the premium of Frisco/Prosper. ### Explore Featured Communities in McKinney Craig Ranch: https://ravenmok.com/neighborhoods/craig-ranch ### Discover McKinney From historic homes to master-planned communities - find your McKinney story. Book a Strategy Call (https://ravenmok.com/contact) Next Steps ## Run the numbers on McKinney Most buyers comparing McKinney are also weighing nearby communities and the monthly cost of getting there. These pages cover both sides of that decision. - Craig Ranch: https://ravenmok.com/neighborhoods/craig-ranch - All North Texas city guides: https://ravenmok.com/cities - Mortgage payment calculator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/mortgage-payment - Texas property tax estimator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/property-tax - Buy versus rent calculator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/buy-vs-rent - Relocation cost calculator: https://ravenmok.com/tools/relocation-cost - Seller net sheet: https://ravenmok.com/tools/seller-net-sheet ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Person", "name": "Raven Mok", "jobTitle": "Real Estate Advisor & Former CPA", "description": "Raven Mok is a licensed Texas real estate agent and former CPA serving North Dallas. 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