McKinney

Welcome to McKinney – Unique by Nature

Welcome to McKinney – a very busy, family-friendly city 32 miles north of Dallas. It is the county seat of Collin County, with a population estimated to be over one million. McKinney was the third fastest-growing city in the US a few years ago and ranked 1st by Forbes Magazine as Happiest Places to Live in the US.

McKinney has low crime, affordable homes, good jobs, and tree-filled communities surrounded by golf courses, ponds, and walking trails.

The popular historic downtown area has retail and entertainment around the square and hosts annual events, parades, arts, and entertainment.

Education

Two-thirds of the residents are in the Mckinney Independent School District. However, the remaining one-third is part of the Frisco, Allen, Melissa, Celina, or Lovejoy school district.

McKinney is also the home to the Central Park Campus of Collin College. It also is home to the Imagine International Academy of North Texas a no-tuition open-enrollment public charter school for grades K–12, and two private schools in the city that serves all grades from K–12

Employers

LARGEST EMPLOYER: RAYTHEON (US DEFENSE CONTRACTOR)

SECOND: ENCORE WIRE CORPORATION

THIRD: TORCHMARK CORP. (FINANCIAL SERVICES)

FOURTH: MEDICAL CENTER OF MCKINNEY

BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL

Parks & Recreation

McKinney Parks & Recreation is dedicated to “creating a solid sense of community and strives to enhance the quality of life” by offering unique parks, memorable special events, and diverse recreational programs.

In all, McKinney offers quality family recreation and includes over 2,000 acres of parkland, with more than 45 miles of biking and walking trails.

The city has been recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation for environmental improvements three years in a row.

Golf

There are a number of private and public options for golf in McKinney. Two major sections of the city were built around golf courses, Stonebridge Ranch Country Club and Eldorado Country Club. Of course, this makes the availability of golf course home sites a natural part of the McKinney landscape. This is true in many price ranges.

Shopping

A special treat, McKinney’s downtown district, offers more than 120 shops and two dozen restaurants. You will find art galleries, furniture stores, antiques, gift shops, and boutiques for your retail shopping pleasure. Also, there is a unique commercial office space available.

Convenient shopping also includes Eldorado Ridge, McKinney Marketplace, and Cameron Creek shopping malls. Here are the best 10 shopping areas nearby.

Satisfy your appetite with tons of tasty dining options in McKinney as well as nearby Frisco and Allen.

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