McKinney, Texas
McKinney is a city in Collin County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 30 miles north of Dallas, with a population of about 227,526.
Collin
County
227,526
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
67.0 sq mi
Land Area
30 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · McKinney on Wikipedia
McKinney City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through McKinney.
Major roads: State Hwy 5 · State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 399 · State Spur 359 · US Hwy 380 · US Hwy 75
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
McKinney from our research
What we've verified about McKinney, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The Collin County seat named for a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, from an 1848 courthouse town to a boomtown. Details →
- Dining
- 356 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Asian · Mexican & Tex-Mex; 105 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 230 public schools within 12 miles, across 17 districts and charters, mainly McKinney ISD, Frisco ISD and Prosper ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Buck Creek Unit (23 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (23 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (23 mi). Nearest lakes: Lavon Lake (12 mi), Lewisville Lake (19 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 52 licensed plumbers, 106 licensed HVAC contractors and 84 licensed electricians serve McKinney. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: McKinney, Texas
Collin County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of McKinney in Collin County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from McKinney
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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