McKinney Texas Ranks 5th Best Place to Live in America
Way to go McKinney! According to August 2010 issue of Money Magazine, our very own McKinney ranked number 5 for Best Places to Live in America and deservedly so! According to the article, as well as many of our clients that have chosen McKinney as their home, what makes McKinney stand out is it's unique downtown area, which is not often found in the 'burbs of Dallas or Fort Worth. In McKinney's downtown area you'll find 19th-century buildings that are home to several restaurants, boutiques and art galleries, all surrounding the hub of downtown McKinney, the 1875 courthouse, which houses a new performing arts center.
McKinney's location, just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, and it's tree-lined streets of affordable homes, the median price being $175,000, as well as it's many exemplary rated schools are also a big draw for residents. There are several local employment opportunities as well, a major employer being Raytheon, which has a 3,700 person division located there.
While you are sure to find some naysayers, the overall consensus is that McKinney is a swell place to live. Interested? Check out some
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