McKinney, Texas

McKinney, Texas, in Collin county, is 29 miles N of Dallas, Texas. The city is included in the Dallas metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 54,369 people lived in McKinney.

The People and Families of McKinney

In McKinney, about 62% of adults are married. McKinney is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in city is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in McKinney without hitting a preschooler.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McKinney had a median family income of $72,133. Many people in McKinney make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Significantly, more adults in McKinney have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Texas. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

McKinney residents donated more money ($74,324) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

McKinney Housing

An estimated 71% of living spaces in McKinney are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in McKinney as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In McKinney, 94% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city.

Nearby Cities and Towns

High Points

Mckinney strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 8%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%