McKinney is a thriving community 30 miles north of downtown Dallas.
DFW International Airport is a 35 to 40-minute drive away. Livability ranks McKinney 18th on its list of America’s 100 best cities in which to live. It is the only DFW-area community to make the top 20.
6 Reasons to Move to McKinney
Want to live in a friendly and picturesque community? One with a small-town vibe that’s still near the conveniences of the city? Well, McKinney may be the place for you!
Here are six key reasons to move to McKinney:
1. Impressive Historic District
Founded in 1848 – If you love historic districts, you’ll love downtown McKinney.
It is home to one of the oldest and largest such districts in the Lone Star State. Peruse the 120+ shops and dine at any of more than three dozen restaurants. Several feature locally sourced, farm-to-table cuisine. Four wineries maintain a presence in the historic district.
Stroll the square, take in some live music, attend a wine tasting, or see a show.
2. Plentiful Green Spaces
McKinney residents enjoy ready access to the city’s ample green spaces. This includes 3,000 acres of parks and 80 miles of trails. Here’s the city’s trail locator.
Hike, bike, or fish at the Towne Lake Recreation Area. Or, play a little volleyball or disc golf. Check out the wildlife sanctuary and Living Lab at the Heard Natural Science Museum.
At Gabe Nesbitt Community Park, a new $11 million indoor tennis complex is “one of the premier public tennis centers in the country.”
Golf Digest says there are 16 public and 14 private golf courses within a 15-mile radius of the city. West Ridge and Oak Hollow are public courses within the city limits. McKinney’s TPC Craig Ranch hosts the PGA Tour’s AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament.
3. Lakes and More Lakes
Enjoy boating, sailing, water skiing, or other water sports at four big lakes nearby. At 29,500 acres, Lewisville Lake is Texas’ largest body of water near an urban area. It is a half-hour drive west of McKinney.
Drop anchor in a secluded cove, or enjoy excellent fishing for crappie, white bass, and catfish. Grapevine Lake is south of Lewisville Lake. Many who head to the 7,276-acre reservoir delight in the plentiful biking and hiking trails. Horseback riding and off-roading are other popular pursuits.
Lavon Lake is a half-hour drive to the east of the city. Surrounding the reservoir are five campgrounds and more than a dozen parks. Or, cavort about on the sandy beaches of Lake Ray Hubbard, a massive 22,000-acre body of water just south of Lavon Lake. Create memories while boating, sailing, water skiing, and more. Fish for bass, catfish, and crappie.
Major companies help to stabilize the local economy. They also contribute to modest unemployment rates. Residents work in aviation, defense, technology, manufacturing, sustainability, and more.
Some of McKinney’s top employers include:
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Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
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Emerson Process Management
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Torchmark
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Encore Wire
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Wistron Greentech
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Lattimore Materials
5. Quality Education
McKinney is a family-friendly city. Here, parents seek out wonderful educational opportunities for their children.
For example, U.S. News ranked two of McKinney’s high schools among the top eight percent in the country. They are McKinney Boyd and McKinney North. Niche.com ranks Imagine International Academy of North Texas #1 among the state’s elementary and middle schools. The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) named McKinney best for music education.
6. Dining and nightlife
Luxury Apartment Living in McKinney
Bell Tower Flats
At Adriatica’s Bell Tower Flats, residents enjoy the benefits of a walkable community. Dining, entertainment, and shopping are all just minutes away.
Amenities include 9-foot ceilings, wood-plank flooring in main living areas, and kitchens replete with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Select units offer a kitchen pantry, spa-style master bath, and a private balcony or patio space. Community amenities include an oversized swimming pool and spa and state-of-the-art fitness center.
Bell Tower Reserve
Bell Tower Reserve is a 55+ community that’s also in Adriatica Village. Apartment homes feature private balconies or patios. Prepare meals in gourmet kitchens equipped with stylish stainless steel appliances and durable granite countertops. There are also nine-foot ceilings, plush carpet in bedrooms, and plank-style flooring in living rooms.
Residents enjoy ready access to community dining, resident lounge, wellness studio, movie room, beauty salon, and business center. In addition, there is a private covered garage for all residents.
