McKinney, TX vs Northampton, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Northampton
67.3
#1440 nationally
Northampton leads in walk score (44 vs 24). Northampton leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 30.2 min). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $80,981).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Northampton, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 67.3 (#1440) |
| Population | 208,867 | 29,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $503,242 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $80,981 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 12.2 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+41.9 |
C
73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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D+
67.3 Score
Northampton, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$503,242
Population
29,370
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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