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Houston, TX vs Mckinney, TX
Houston, TX vs Mckinney, TX: What the data shows
Houston, TX is in Houston, TX while Mckinney, TX is in Mckinney, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, Houston, TX is the more affordable option at $180,000 median — $170,000 less than Mckinney, TX's $350,000. WYLT rates Houston, TX as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Mckinney, TX as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.
Mckinney, TX has the stronger safety profile of the two. Houston, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Mckinney, TX has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Houston, TX has High flood risk and Mckinney, TX has Low flood risk.
Mckinney, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Houston, TX scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Mckinney, TX's 29/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Mckinney, TX has the higher school rating — Houston, TX rates 7.1/10 and Mckinney, TX rates 7.5/10.
| Category | Houston, TX | Mckinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Verdict | Good for now | Good for now |
| Median Price | $180K ✓ Lower price | $350K |
| Median Rent | $1K ✓ Lower rent | $2K |
| Median Income | $55K | $74K ✓ Higher income |
| Price Volatility | Moderate | Moderate |
| Getting Around | ||
| Walk Score | 2/100 | 29/100 ✓ More walkable |
| Transit Score | Minimal transit | 25/100 ✓ Better transit |
| Bike Score | N/A | 22/100 ✓ More bikeable |
| Commute | 11 min ✓ Shorter commute | 41 min |
| Safety & Environment | ||
| Safety Grade | D+ | B ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime | Moderate | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Property Crime | Moderate | Moderate |
| Flood Risk | High | Low ✓ Lower risk |
| Air Quality | Good | Good |
| Community | ||
| Schools | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 ✓ Better schools |
| Best for | Families with a carRemote workers with a carThose who value proximity to downtown Houston | Families with childrenCommuters with access to a carHomebuyers looking for a suburban lifestyle |
Bottom line
Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.
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