Neighborhood in McKinney, Collin County

Living in Southwest McKinney, McKinney

A-

4th of 9areas in McKinney
Overall score 85 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McKinney overall: A

Southwest McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 54,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
54,880
Median rent
$1,990
Median home value
$535,000
Household income
$139,800
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
60%
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What it's like to live in Southwest McKinney

Southwest McKinney is an area in McKinney with about 54,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), a mix of owners and renters and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest McKinney is A-. That puts it 4th of 9 areas we grade in McKinney, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Southwest 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest McKinney

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

Southwest McKinney report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $1,990, homes cost 3.8x income.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $139,800, 4.0% unemployed.

    75 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 30 min, 32% work from home.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    64% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.3% of adults uninsured.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    60% of homes owner-occupied.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest McKinney compared with McKinney

Better than McKinney

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 64%9 points higher than McKinney (54%)
  • Median household income: $139,80013% higher than McKinney ($124,215)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 46%3 points lower than McKinney (48%)

Worse than McKinney

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 60%4 points lower than McKinney (64%)
  • Average commute: 30 min8% higher than McKinney (28 min)
  • Median rent: $1,9905% higher than McKinney ($1,901)

Closest public schools

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

  • AComstock ElementaryElementary, Frisco ISD0.2 mi
  • AScoggins MiddleMiddle, Frisco ISD0.6 mi
  • BEmerson High SchoolHigh, Frisco ISD1.2 mi

Cost of living in Southwest McKinney

Median rent in Southwest McKinney is $1,990 a month, 5% higher than the McKinney median. A household would need about $80,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $535,000, 13% higher than the McKinney median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,615 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcKinneyTexas
Median rent5% higher than McKinney$1,990$1,901$1,403
Median home value13% higher than McKinney$535,000$471,800$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as McKinney3.8x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than McKinney46%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than McKinney60%64%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as McKinney4.2%4.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McKinney200820071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,615
Mortgage payment
$2,928
Property tax
$686
Median rent, for comparison
$1,990

Based on a $535,000 home in Southwest 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 income13% higher than McKinney$139,800$124,215$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as McKinney4.0%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as McKinney5.3%5.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than McKinney64%54%34%
Average commute8% higher than McKinney30 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than McKinney32%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as McKinney1.3%1.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than McKinney98%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 Southwest McKinney

Under 1827%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6443%
65 and over10.0%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black12%
Asian18%
Other or more than one race4.9%

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. 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. AEast Flower MoundFlower Mound
  2. A-East LewisvilleLewisville
  3. AIdlewoodThe Woodlands

Questions about Southwest McKinney

Is Southwest McKinney a good place to live?

Southwest McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 54,900 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest McKinney?

Renters in Southwest McKinney pay a median of $1,990 a month, 5% higher than the McKinney median. The median home is worth $535,000, 13% higher than the McKinney median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across McKinney.

What schools serve Southwest McKinney?

The closest rated public schools are Comstock Elementary (elementary, rated A), Scoggins Middle (middle, rated A) and Emerson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 25 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.