Neighborhood in McKinney, Collin County

Living in West McKinney, McKinney

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2nd of 9areas in McKinney
Overall score 90 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
McKinney overall: A

West McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 37,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 9 areas we score in McKinney. It does best on schools 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 store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.8 mi

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

Population
37,430
Median rent
$2,350
Median home value
$515,000
Household income
$165,000
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in West McKinney

West McKinney is an area in McKinney with about 37,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2009), mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 56% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 9 areas in McKinney, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in West McKinney

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $165,000, 33% higher than the McKinney median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in West McKinney

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,350, 24% higher than the McKinney median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

West McKinney report card

Each grade compares West 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 $2,350, homes cost 3.1x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $165,000, 2.9% unemployed.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 29 min, 31% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    62% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.1% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

West McKinney compared with McKinney

Better than McKinney

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%15 points higher than McKinney (64%)
  • Median household income: $165,00033% higher than McKinney ($124,215)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 62%8 points higher than McKinney (54%)

Worse than McKinney

  • Median rent: $2,35024% higher than McKinney ($1,901)
  • Average commute: 29 min4% higher than McKinney (28 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • BJim and Betty Hughes ElementaryElementary, Prosper ISD0.5 mi
  • ADaniel L Jones MiddleMiddle, Prosper ISD0.8 mi
  • ARock Hill High SchoolHigh, Prosper ISD0.6 mi

Cost of living in West McKinney

Median rent in West McKinney is $2,350 a month, 24% higher than the McKinney median. A household would need about $94,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $515,000, 9% higher than the McKinney median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,542 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMcKinneyTexas
Median rent24% higher than McKinney$2,350$1,901$1,403
Median home value9% higher than McKinney$515,000$471,800$283,800
Home value to income18% lower than McKinney3.1x3.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than McKinney46%48%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them15 points higher than McKinney79%64%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than McKinney2.4%4.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as McKinney200920071992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,542
Mortgage payment
$2,819
Property tax
$723
Median rent, for comparison
$2,350

Based on a $515,000 home in West 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 income33% higher than McKinney$165,000$124,215$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as McKinney2.9%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than McKinney2.8%5.7%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than McKinney62%54%34%
Average commute4% higher than McKinney29 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than McKinney31%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as McKinney0.5%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 West McKinney

Under 1831%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6445%
65 and over7.8%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black9.7%
Asian19%
Other or more than one race6.9%

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

Other neighborhoods in McKinney

  1. 1ANorthwest McKinneyMedian rent $2,930
  2. 3A-South McKinneyMedian rent $1,880
  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-North side of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills
  2. AKings MillMansfield
  3. A-First ColonySugar Land

Questions about West McKinney

Is West McKinney a good place to live?

West McKinney covers part of McKinney, TX, home to about 37,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd 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 West McKinney?

Median rent in West McKinney is $2,350 a month, 24% higher than the McKinney median. The median home is worth $515,000, 9% higher than the McKinney median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.8x across McKinney.

What schools serve West McKinney?

The closest rated public schools are Jim and Betty Hughes Elementary (elementary, rated B), Daniel L Jones Middle (middle, rated A) and Rock Hill High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 17 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.