Neighborhood in McKinney, Collin County

Living in Northeast McKinney, McKinney

B

6th of 9areas in McKinney
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McKinney overall: A

Northeast McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Errands and things to do scores low (18 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.8 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park1.0 mi
Cafe1.4 mi
Restaurant1.2 mi
Gym1.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library3.3 mi

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

Population
3,300
Median rent
$2,430
Median home value
$409,000
Household income
$119,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
71%
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What it's like to live in Northeast McKinney

Northeast McKinney is an area in McKinney with about 3,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 45% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast McKinney is B. That puts it 6th of 9 areas we grade in McKinney, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Northeast McKinney

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Northeast McKinney

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,430, 28% higher than the McKinney median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Northeast McKinney report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 $2,430, homes cost 3.4x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $119,600, 1.4% unemployed.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 115 violent crimes per 100k, 680 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 29% work from home.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    13% of adults uninsured.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    71% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast McKinney compared with McKinney

Better than McKinney

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%7 points higher than McKinney (64%)
  • Vacant homes: 0.4%4 points lower than McKinney (4.6%)
  • Home value to income: 3.4x10% lower than McKinney (3.8x)

Worse than McKinney

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%15 points higher than McKinney (48%)
  • Median rent: $2,43028% higher than McKinney ($1,901)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%5 points lower than McKinney (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CJose De Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega ElementaryElementary, McKinney ISD1.1 mi
  • BScott Morgan Johnson MiddleMiddle, McKinney ISD0.5 mi
  • AMcKinney North High SchoolHigh, McKinney ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Northeast McKinney

Median rent in Northeast McKinney is $2,430 a month, 28% higher than the McKinney median. A household would need about $97,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $409,000, 13% lower than the McKinney median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,759 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcKinneyTexas
Median rent28% higher than McKinney$2,430$1,901$1,403
Median home value13% lower than McKinney$409,000$471,800$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than McKinney3.4x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than McKinney63%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than McKinney71%64%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than McKinney0.4%4.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McKinney200620071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,759
Mortgage payment
$2,239
Property tax
$520
Median rent, for comparison
$2,430

Based on a $409,000 home in Northeast 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

MeasureHereMcKinneyTexas
Median household income4% lower than McKinney$119,600$124,215$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than McKinney1.4%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than McKinney2.7%5.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than McKinney49%54%34%
Average commute10% lower than McKinney25 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than McKinney29%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than McKinney0%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than McKinney98%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Northeast McKinney

Under 1830%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6443%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black20%
Asian2.5%
Other or more than one race1.0%

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

Other neighborhoods in McKinney

  1. 1ANorthwest McKinneyMedian rent $2,930
  2. 2AWest McKinneyMedian rent $2,350
  3. 3A-South McKinneyMedian rent $1,880
  4. 4A-Southwest McKinneyMedian rent $1,990
  5. 5A-Central McKinneyMedian rent $2,160
  6. 7B-Southeast McKinneyMedian rent $1,560
  7. 8C+McKinney SquareMedian rent $1,640
  8. 9C-East McKinneyMedian rent $1,610

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-East MidlothianMidlothian
  2. B+Settlers CrossingRound Rock
  3. B+VeronaPflugerville

Questions about Northeast McKinney

Is Northeast McKinney a good place to live?

Northeast McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on jobs and income and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Northeast McKinney?

Renters in Northeast McKinney pay a median of $2,430 a month, 28% higher than the McKinney median. The median home is worth $409,000, 13% lower than the McKinney median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across McKinney.

What schools serve Northeast McKinney?

The closest rated public schools are Jose De Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega Elementary (elementary, rated C), Scott Morgan Johnson Middle (middle, rated B) and McKinney North High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of McKinney that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.