Neighborhood in McKinney, Collin County

Living in Southeast McKinney, McKinney

B-

7th of 9areas in McKinney
Overall score 63 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McKinney overall: A

Southeast McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 11,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare1.4 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
11,640
Median rent
$1,560
Median home value
$341,000
Household income
$81,000
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Southeast McKinney

Southeast McKinney is an area in McKinney with about 11,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2000), a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

Our grade for Southeast McKinney is B-. That puts it 7th of 9 areas we grade in McKinney, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Southeast McKinney

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,560, 18% lower than the McKinney median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Southeast McKinney

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

Southeast McKinney report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 $1,560, homes cost 4.2x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $81,000, 4.7% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 21 min, 15% work from home.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast McKinney compared with McKinney

Better than McKinney

  • Average commute: 21 min23% lower than McKinney (28 min)
  • Median rent: $1,56018% lower than McKinney ($1,901)

Worse than McKinney

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%19 points lower than McKinney (64%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%17 points lower than McKinney (54%)
  • Median household income: $81,00035% lower than McKinney ($124,215)

Closest public schools

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

  • CAlbert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern ElementaryElementary, McKinney ISD0.9 mi
  • ASloan Creek IntermediateMiddle, Lovejoy ISD2.5 mi
  • AMcKinney High SchoolHigh, McKinney ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Southeast McKinney

Median rent in Southeast McKinney is $1,560 a month, 18% lower than the McKinney median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $341,000, 28% lower than the McKinney median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,309 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcKinneyTexas
Median rent18% lower than McKinney$1,560$1,901$1,403
Median home value28% lower than McKinney$341,000$471,800$283,800
Home value to income11% higher than McKinney4.2x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than McKinney51%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than McKinney45%64%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than McKinney10%4.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McKinney200020071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,309
Mortgage payment
$1,867
Property tax
$443
Median rent, for comparison
$1,560

Based on a $341,000 home in Southeast 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 income35% lower than McKinney$81,000$124,215$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than McKinney4.7%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than McKinney8.9%5.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than McKinney37%54%34%
Average commute23% lower than McKinney21 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than McKinney15%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as McKinney1.1%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points lower than McKinney92%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southeast McKinney

Under 1818%
18 to 3430%
35 to 6435%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black6.7%
Asian8.7%
Other or more than one race6.1%

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. 6BNortheast McKinneyMedian rent $2,430
  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. BSouthwest HurstHurst
  2. BSouthwest EulessEuless
  3. B-Central EulessEuless

Questions about Southeast McKinney

Is Southeast McKinney a good place to live?

Southeast McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 11,600 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast McKinney?

Renters in Southeast McKinney pay a median of $1,560 a month, 18% lower than the McKinney median. The median home is worth $341,000, 28% lower than the McKinney median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across McKinney.

What schools serve Southeast McKinney?

The closest rated public schools are Albert & Iola Lee Davis Malvern Elementary (elementary, rated C), Sloan Creek Intermediate (middle, rated A) and McKinney High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 8 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.