What is the median home price in McKinney, TX?

The median home price in McKinney is approximately $460,000-$480,000 in 2026, up roughly 6.9% year-over-year. Inventory ranges from the $200s in Hardin Lake to $2M+ estates in Painted Tree. McKinney runs well below Frisco (~$575K) and McKinney (~$550K).

How is McKinney ISD rated?

McKinney ISD earned an overall B (88/100) rating in the 2024-2025 TEA accountability ratings with 17 A-rated campuses out of 45. STAAR scores exceed state averages, AP enrollment is strong, and graduation rates exceed 95%.

What is the property tax rate in McKinney, TX?

City of McKinney 2024-2025: $0.417282 per $100. McKinney ISD: $1.0869 per $100 (M&O $0.7569 + I&S $0.33). For a $450K home in 75070, expect annual property taxes of $5,200-$5,800. Texas has no state income tax.

Why is 75070 the #4 most popular ZIP code in America?

MovingPlace tracked 3,349 inbound moves to 75070 in the first five months of 2025, fourth-highest in the nation. The combination of master-planned amenities, McKinney ISD, North Texas lifestyle, I-75 corridor, and prices below Frisco drove the demand.

McKinney, Texas

North Dallas Living, 35 Minutes from Downtown

The insider's guide to McKinney's master-planned communities, McKinney ISD, the I-75 corridor, and the city WalletHub ranked the #1 real estate market in America for 2025.

Explore McKinney Neighborhoods What Is My Home Worth?

WalletHub's #1 Real Estate Market in America (2025)

McKinney isn't a bedroom suburb. It's a 237,000-resident North Texas city that people are choosing on purpose.

A Collin County city of 237,000+ with master-planned communities like Craig Ranch, Trinity Falls, Painted Tree, and Stonebridge Ranch. Median home price $488,000, third-highest building permits per capita nationally, 21% annual job growth, and McKinney ISD with all three high schools rated A by the TEA.

Why McKinney

The Goldilocks Choice for Dallas-Area Buyers

I-75 Direct to Downtown Dallas

McKinney sits 32 miles north of downtown Dallas with direct I-75 and Highway 380 access. Morning northbound traffic is light, making reverse commutes especially livable. Downtown Dallas runs 35-45 minutes off-peak; DFW Airport is 25-35 minutes; Love Field is 45-55 minutes.

McKinney ISD — All 3 High Schools 'A' Rated

McKinney ISD earned a 'B' rating from the TEA for 2024-25 (score of 88, up from 84). All three high schools earned 'A' ratings, graduation rates exceed 99%, and 13 of 30 rated campuses earned 'A's. The district performs consistently without pressure-cooker academics.

3,500+ Acres of Parks & Trails

McKinney's parks system encompasses 50+ facilities and 3,500+ acres of dedicated green space. Erwin Park is the flagship — 212 acres hosting 11 miles of DORBA mountain bike trails, recognized as North Texas' premier regional destination. Trinity Falls' B.B. Owen Park adds another 350 acres.

McKinney, TX Market Snapshot, Spring 2026

$488KMedian Home Price

35-45Min to Downtown Dallasvia I-75

B / 88McKinney ISD TEA Rating

Data sourced from Collin County Association of Realtors / NTREIS MLS. Updated quarterly. Rob Poulton, eXp Realty.

Neighborhoods

Explore McKinney's Master-Planned Communities

Craig Ranch

2,200-acre residential, commercial, and recreational community anchored by TPC Craig Ranch — host of the PGA Tour's CJ Cup Byron Nelson

$350,000 – $900,000+

Trinity Falls

2,000-acre Johnson Development master plan along the Trinity River with 20 miles of trails and the 350-acre B.B. Owen Park

$300,000s – $650,000+

Painted Tree

4,000-acre community recognized as one of the top-selling master-planned developments in America for two consecutive years

$300,000 – $1,200,000+

Stonebridge Ranch

McKinney's largest master-planned community at 5,200+ acres, developed by Toll Brothers across multiple phases with championship golf

$280,000 – $1,000,000+

Adriatica Village

Intimate, European-inspired community emphasizing walkable urbanism and a mixed-use town center with restaurants and shops

$350,000 – $750,000

Tucker Hill

Older, traditional neighborhood predating the master-planned boom — eclectic architectural styles and greater character variation

$400,000 – $750,000

Erwin Farms

Traditional neighborhood with larger lots, eclectic architecture, and the proximity to Erwin Park's 11 miles of DORBA mountain bike trails

$375,000 – $850,000

McKinney Falls

Emerging neighborhood in early development phases — newer construction at advantageous pricing near expanding employment corridors

$300,000s – $650,000

Hardin Lake

Newer master-planned development positioned near expanding employment corridors with strong school zone appeal

$400,000 – $750,000

Aster Park

Newer luxury master-planned community near Legacy West and the historic town center with private gated entrances and a state-of-the-art clubhouse

$500,000 – $1,300,000

Bloomridge

Emerging master-planned community scheduled for major development with resort amenities, miles of trails, and highly rated schools

From $600,000

Testimonials

What McKinney Buyers and Sellers Say

"We relocated to Trinity Falls from out of state and Rob's neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown was the difference. Twenty miles of trails, McKinney ISD zoning, and a price point that made sense — we couldn't have found this on our own."

Trinity Falls Buyer

McKinney, TX

Your McKinney Specialist

Rob Poulton

McKinney is a market I've studied closely — from TPC Craig Ranch and the trails at Erwin Park to the historic downtown square. My background is in finance and lending, so I track absorption rates by community, price per square foot by builder, and what a McKinney ISD campus rating actually does to a comparable sale. I know which builders hold value and which homes deserve a harder look at inspection.

That's the nerdy stuff. The human part is just making sure you end up somewhere you love, at a number that makes sense. I'm easy to work with, I don't do high pressure, and I'll tell you the truth even when it's not what you want to hear. Let's find your fit.

rob@lonewolfrealtygroup.com · eXp Realty · TX TREC License #846287

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