Areas / McKinney
McKinney Real Estate
The historic square is the real thing — the 1876 courthouse is now a 427-seat performing arts center — and McKinney National Airport begins commercial service with Avelo in November 2026. That is a genuine value catalyst for the east side of the city.
School districts
Who actually serves McKinney
Seven districts serve McKinney residents: McKinney ISD (about two-thirds of students), plus Frisco ISD, Prosper ISD, Allen ISD, Melissa ISD, Lovejoy ISD and Celina ISD.
What people get wrong here
Never say "McKinney ISD serves McKinney." This is the most fragmented city on my list, and Lovejoy ISD in particular is a marquee district that a lot of buyers do not realize they can reach with a McKinney address.
Communities worth knowing
- Trinity Falls
- Craig Ranch
- Stonebridge Ranch
- Painted Tree
Local context
- Commercial air service begins November 2026
- Employers: Raytheon Intelligence & Space (4,200), Globe Life
- Population ~236,000
Little Elm 30 min Off-peak estimates. DFW traffic on the Tollway and US 380 varies a lot — ask me about your specific commute.
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