McKinney, TX vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $71,287). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 24). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 208,867 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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