Mckinney TX Real Estate and Local Market Overview
McKinney, Texas real estate is filled with beautiful neighborhoods and great people. Homes for sale in McKinney, TX start from the $180's and go up to million dollar properties. McKinney homes have what many people say is great location, wonderful people, low crime, great amenities, awesome food and affordable homes. If you have any questions or comments about McKinney, TX homes for sale please check out all available homes for sale in Mckinney or simple contact us today to be connected with a top realtor.
McKinney, TX is located approximately 32 miles north of the Central Business District of Dallas, TX, via U.S. Hwy 75 (I-45). Highway 75 provides freeway access to downtown Dallas, with a typical commute time of 60 min. McKinney commuters may elect to drive about 13 miles south to the DART light rail access point in Plano, Texas. The population of McKinney, per the 2011 census was 136,067 which is an increase of 3.8%. The average home price in McKinney is about $185,300, but there is something here for everyone looking for a house in McKinney.
Your McKinney home gives you access to great things like:
- Your kids will attend great McKinney schools. McKinney recently passed a bond for McKinney ISD to expand McKinney High School to fit it's new 5A status. Construction started Spring 2012 and is expected to be finished in Fall 2016 but students and staff can start using new classrooms as early as Fall 2012.
- You will be away from some of the hustle-bustle of the city of Dallas
- You will have a 40 – 60 min. commute to and from downtown Dallas
- You will find great recreational opportunities with several great fresh water lakes and parks within 1.5 hrs. in McKinney, TX
- You will find great McKinney shopping opportunities, near Stacy Rd and I-75, or can drive 10 min. south to Plano and shop at a regional mall
- You will live in a moderately low crime area, residents in McKinney tell us that they feel safe living here
- There are excellent hospitals in McKinney, Plano, and Allen all within a 12 min. commute, including the brand new Baylor Hospital of McKinney
- McKinney is reported to be the second fastest growing city in the US for cities having 100,000 or more residents.
- McKinney is known for it's historic, family-friendly downtown which hosts numerous events throughout the year. Downtown McKinney has many award winning restaurants, clothing stores, antique shops and a whole lot of unique shops to visit.
According to Sperling's Best Places, Mckinney, TX ranks as a great place to live based on the following rankings:
- Ranked #1 in Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster
- Ranked #4 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
- Ranked #4 The Best Cities for Thanksgiving
- Ranked #4 Best Airports to make a Connection List
Overall, Mckinney, TX is a great place to live in Texas. At Estate Chase, we assist our clients in finding the exact Mckinney, TX home they desire and match them with local experts in all facets of the real estate industry. We can help you find the very best Real Estate for your family in Mckinney, TX or in a nearby Texas community. Please contact us today to get started.