Neighborhood in McKinney, Collin County

Living in South McKinney, McKinney

A-

3rd of 9areas in McKinney
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McKinney overall: A

South McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 41,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
41,190
Median rent
$1,880
Median home value
$495,000
Household income
$134,200
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
64%
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What it's like to live in South McKinney

South McKinney is an area in McKinney with about 41,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 9 areas in McKinney, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in South McKinney

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in South McKinney

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

South McKinney report card

Each grade compares South 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 C-

    Median rent $1,880, homes cost 3.7x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $134,200, 3.3% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    84 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 27 min, 22% work from home.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.7% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    64% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

South McKinney compared with McKinney

Better than McKinney

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%6 points higher than McKinney (54%)
  • Median household income: $134,2008% higher than McKinney ($124,215)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%3 points lower than McKinney (48%)

Worse than McKinney

No measure is clearly worse than McKinney.

Closest public schools

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

  • ARoy Lee Walker ElementaryElementary, McKinney ISD0.3 mi
  • ADowell MiddleMiddle, McKinney ISD2.1 mi
  • AMcKinney Boyd High SchoolHigh, McKinney ISD2 mi

Cost of living in South McKinney

Median rent in South McKinney is $1,880 a month, about the same as the McKinney median. A household would need about $75,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $495,000, 5% higher than the McKinney median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,382 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcKinneyTexas
Median rentAbout the same as McKinney$1,880$1,901$1,403
Median home value5% higher than McKinney$495,000$471,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as McKinney3.7x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than McKinney45%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as McKinney64%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as McKinney5.2%4.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McKinney200420071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,382
Mortgage payment
$2,709
Property tax
$673
Median rent, for comparison
$1,880

Based on a $495,000 home in South 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 income8% higher than McKinney$134,200$124,215$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as McKinney3.3%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than McKinney4.3%5.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than McKinney60%54%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as McKinney27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than McKinney22%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as McKinney0.9%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as McKinney96%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South McKinney

Under 1822%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6444%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black11%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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. 4A-Southwest McKinneyMedian rent $1,990
  4. 5A-Central McKinneyMedian rent $2,160
  5. 6BNortheast McKinneyMedian rent $2,430
  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. A-East LewisvilleLewisville
  2. A-The Lakes at South Shore HarborLeague City
  3. AEast Flower MoundFlower Mound

Questions about South McKinney

Is South McKinney a good place to live?

South McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 41,200 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in South McKinney?

Median rent in South McKinney is $1,880 a month, about the same as the McKinney median. The median home is worth $495,000, 5% higher than the McKinney median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across McKinney.

What schools serve South McKinney?

The closest rated public schools are Roy Lee Walker Elementary (elementary, rated A), Dowell Middle (middle, rated A) and McKinney Boyd High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 21 Census block groups 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.