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McKinney, Texas

Introduction to McKinney, Texas

McKinney, Texas, in Collin county, is 29 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 54,369 people lived in McKinney.

McKinney History

The history of McKinney dates back to 1841 when the area was first settled in. Early settlers arrived from Arkansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee. In 1848, the city became the county seat of Collin County. McKinney was named after Collin McKinney, one of the people who signed the Texas Declaration of Independence. The first post office was also established in 1848, and Joel F. Stewart became the postmaster. McKinney was originally incorporated as a town in 1849 and reincorporated as a city on May 28, 1859.

McKinney and nearby Attractions

  • Wilson Creek Park
  • Collin County Youth and Farm Museum
  • Old Post Office Museum
  • Heard Natural Science Museum
  • Van Alstyne Museum
  • Dallas World Aquarium

Things To Do In McKinney

McKinney offers easy access to several historic sites and museums including the Heard-Craig House, Collin County Historical Society Museum, Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary, Little Chapel-in-the-Woods, and Dallas Children’s Museum. Leisure hours can also be spent at Erwin Municipal Park, Wilson Creek Park, Murphy Park, Mouzon Park, and Finch Park. One can also enjoy boating and fishing on the Towne Lake.

McKinney Transportation

Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport is the nearest international airport.

McKinney Higher Education

Collin County Community College-Central Park is the local college. University of Dallas and The University of Texas at Dallas are also near the city.

High Points

Mckinney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mckinney Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Mckinney College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mckinney Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Mckinney Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of McKinney, TX

Comparing Mckinney to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men810
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Women610
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults810
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime65

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