Homes for sale in McKinney, TX
McKinney's median home price is around $545,000 heading into 2026, with starter homes near $400K and new builds from about $465K. It typically prices below Frisco for a comparable home. Most of the city is zoned to McKinney ISD, and it's known for its award-winning historic downtown square.
McKinney gives you a real historic downtown and a lower price tag than Frisco for a comparable home, which is most of its draw. It’s one of the better value plays in North Dallas if you want suburban space without giving up character.
Why people choose McKinney
- Award-winning historic downtown square
- Strong schools across McKinney and surrounding ISDs
- More home for the money than the tollway-core suburbs
- Quick access to US-75 and the broader DFW metroplex
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McKinney neighborhoods I know well
- Historic Downtown McKinney
- Stonebridge Ranch
- Tucker Hill
- Adriatica Village
Typical price range: Around $545,000 (2026), starter homes near $400K, new builds from about $465K
Schools: Most of McKinney is McKinney ISD, with parts in neighboring districts like Prosper ISD or Frisco ISD on the edges. Zoning varies street to street, so I always verify the exact campus.
Landmark: Historic Downtown McKinney's award-winning square and Adriatica Village's Mediterranean-style architecture
Frequently asked questions
Around $545,000 heading into 2026, with starter homes near $400K and new builds starting around $465K. McKinney usually prices below Frisco for a comparable home, which is a big part of its appeal. I'll pull current numbers for the specific neighborhood you're considering.
Figure an effective rate around 1.4 percent of value per year. The bill combines the city (about $0.42 per $100), Collin County, and McKinney ISD (about $1.26 per $100). The city has trimmed its rate in recent years, and you can protest your appraisal every year. I'll run the real number on any home.
Most of McKinney is McKinney ISD, with parts in neighboring districts like Prosper ISD or Frisco ISD on the edges. Zoning varies street to street, so I always verify the exact campus for the home you're looking at.
Usually, yes. For a comparable home McKinney tends to price below Frisco, and you get a real historic downtown in the bargain. The tradeoff is a longer drive to some of the newer job centers and shopping clustered around the tollway.
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