Neighborhood in Austin, Travis County

Living in McKinney, Austin

D

176th of 206areas in Austin
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Austin overall: B-

McKinney is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 176th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on home ownership and worst on internet access.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (18 of 100)
  • Health scores low (18 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.5 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,480
Median rent
$1,950
Median home value
$368,000
Household income
$116,700
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in McKinney

McKinney is a neighborhood in Austin with about 1,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 54% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 176th of 206 areas in Austin, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in McKinney

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in McKinney

  • Higher unemployment. 9.2% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.7% across Austin.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

McKinney report card

Each grade compares McKinney with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,950, homes cost 3.1x income.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $116,700, 9.2% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 422 violent crimes per 100k, 3,099 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 15% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    40% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    29% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D-

    81% of homes have broadband.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

McKinney compared with Austin

Better than Austin

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%36 points higher than Austin (43%)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x47% lower than Austin (5.9x)
  • Median household income: $116,70025% higher than Austin ($93,658)

Worse than Austin

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%52 points higher than Austin (48%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 40%20 points lower than Austin (60%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%14 points higher than Austin (15%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BSmith ElementaryElementary, Del Valle ISD1 mi
  • DJohn P Ojeda MiddleMiddle, Del Valle ISD1.3 mi
  • CTravis Early College High SchoolHigh, Austin ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in McKinney

Median rent in McKinney is $1,950 a month, 13% higher than the Austin median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $368,000, 34% lower than the Austin median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,448 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median rent13% higher than Austin$1,950$1,729$1,403
Median home value34% lower than Austin$368,000$555,300$283,800
Home value to income47% lower than Austin3.1x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points higher than Austin100%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Austin79%43%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Austin4.9%5.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Austin200419941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,448
Mortgage payment
$2,014
Property tax
$434
Median rent, for comparison
$1,950

Based on a $368,000 home in McKinney, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAustinTexas
Median household income25% higher than Austin$116,700$93,658$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Austin9.2%4.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Austin3.1%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than Austin40%60%34%
Average commute6% lower than Austin22 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home16 points lower than Austin15%31%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points lower than Austin0%5.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points lower than Austin81%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in McKinney

Under 1834%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6450%
65 and over5.9%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino52%
Black15%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race13%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Austin

  1. 1A+TarrytownMedian rent $3,280
  2. 2A+Glen RidgeMedian rent $1,190
  3. 3A+Appaloosa Run
  4. 4A+Northwest HillsMedian rent $1,900
  5. 4A+Westover HillsMedian rent $1,570
  6. 6A+The GroveMedian rent $1,870
  7. 7A+Violet Crown HeightsMedian rent $1,530
  8. 8A+Old West AustinMedian rent $3,270

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Northeast KyleKyle
  2. D+Magnolia HeightsSan Antonio
  3. D-Western HillsMidland

Questions about McKinney

Is McKinney a good place to live?

McKinney is a neighborhood in Austin, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 176th of 206 areas we score in Austin. It does best on home ownership and worst on internet access.

How much does it cost to live in McKinney?

Median rent in McKinney is $1,950 a month, 13% higher than the Austin median. The median home is worth $368,000, 34% lower than the Austin median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Austin.

What schools serve McKinney?

The closest rated public schools are Smith Elementary (elementary, rated B), John P Ojeda Middle (middle, rated D) and Travis Early College High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the McKinney name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.