McKinney Neighborhood Guide
Welcome to McKinney Texas
McKinney is known for having an amazing mix of lifestyles. Whether you want to experience history as it was 50 years ago, or you want to live in a modern-style suburban neighborhood. McKinney brings the best of both worlds to an amazing Northern Dallas neighborhood.
About McKinney
While having a fantastic streamline suburban essence, Frisco also has areas where you can learn about history at various museums, experience art and nature with immense creeks and ponds filled with trees, flowers and flowing water. This vast amount of variety is necessary for a balance of work, play and happiness. With the new development of The Star, Frisco has added one of the most sought-after locations to watch sporting events, with a large LED screen which can be viewed while sitting on a large turf field Frisco residents have flocked to this site for everything from NFL games to UFC events. Frisco takes pride in its community and you can tell.
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Things to do in McKinney Texas
Downtown McKinney
Downtown McKinney has the old-town feel that McKinney started out as, leaving all the history in place as they expanded around. You can visit some of the old shops, bars, and parks as you stroll through on a day of leisure.
The Celt
The current location of The Celt has had what you would say “An Interesting Past”. From a brothel in the late 1800’s to the current day Pub with many twists along the way full of local history. You will even find The Celt highlighted as a stop along the Legends of McKinney Ghost Walk.
Foxiis Restaurant and Grill
“Our scratch kitchen offers the highest quality ingredients for our chefs to create delicious beautifully crafted entrees with a variety from traditional to everything but. Our bar offers the best selection of draft beers served at the optimal temperature for your enjoyment and filtered daily through a top of the line 10 thousand dollar Micromatic beer tab system. Along with cocktails handcrafted fresh and made to order our bar has the perfect complement for your entrée of choice. Our priced staff is here to bring you a warm, genuine, service providing a personalized service on every visit.”
The Apex Centre
This city-run, 80,000-square-foot aquatics and fitness facility includes an indoor competition pool, indoor and outdoor leisure waters, a supervised playroom, classrooms and party rooms. The Apex Centre features a fitness facility with Precor, LifeFitness and Hammer Strength equipment,a gymnasium, basketball courts and an elevated track. The city and McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) teamed up to build the $36 million aquatics and fitness center in Gabe Nesbitt Community Park. The facility offers annual, monthly and daily memberships for youth, adults, seniors and families, as well as resident and non-resident rates.
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Are Schools in Mckinney Good?
The public schools in Mckinney ISD are rated A+ by Niche. Mckinney ISD is also ranked 7th best school district in Texas.
(Niche assign ratings to schools and are commonly used by parents to make a decision.)
Commute Times
Dallas Love Field Airport 32m. by car
Dallas Executive Airport 43m. by car
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport 27m. by car
Downtown 36m. by car
Boundaries
Mckinney is a northern suburb of Dallas, Texas. Mckinney’s boundaries are roughly Sam Rayburn Tollway (south boundary), Just north of Highway 380 (north boundary), Custer Rd (west boundary), and Mckinney National Airport (east boundary)
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The Mckinney Lifestyle
McKinney’s inherent uniqueness embodies the spirit of our community, from our thriving historic downtown and Croatian-inspired Adriatica Village to our serene natural settings, recreational opportunities, and business-friendly environment. Each of these creates a unique sense of identity in the community and offers special meeting places for families and friends. A balanced way of life, sense of place, and authenticity make McKinney “Unique by nature.”
Why You’ll Love Living in Mckinney
McKinney was built in the early 1900’s and has held onto that small town feel throughout downtown McKinney, but if youre looking for more modern, suburban living McKinney also offers that to its Residents. With amazing schools and a very small town feel, you’re going to get to know your neighbors and become apart of the community which is why so many people love living in McKinney!
Homes in McKinney
Homes in McKinney are around $500k and seem to be holding steady, with the rise of more popular theme parks and points of interests in McKinney and in the suburbs around, we are sure the Home value will slightly increase in the next years.