Money Magazine’s 2010 List of America’s Best Small Cities ranks McKinney, Texas as number 5. It’s not surprising to the folks who live there and know about McKinney’s affordable homes, low crime rate, good jobs, and beautiful downtown—but the recognition is a source of pride.
Money’s research and analysis included financial issues (purchasing power and cost of living); housing; education (student performance and educational opportunities); quality of life (environmental issues, crime rates, worker commute times); leisure and culture (museums, entertainment, restaurants, bars, golf courses, etc.); weather; and population demographics.
McKinney's tree-filled communities are surrounded by ponds, parks, and hiking trails. Though growth over the past decade has been rapid, it has been planned with care so the beauty and charm of the area remain intact.
One of McKinney’s centerpieces is Craig Ranch, an award-winning 2,200-acre urban mixed-use, master-planned community that borders Frisco, Allen, and Plano, and is minutes from State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway. Craig Ranch is a classic example of “new urbanism”—the concept of a livable, sustainable community that blends residential, commercial, and resort-quality recreational amenities into a defined urban community.
Pedestrian-friendly narrow streets and wide walkways are reminiscent of an earlier American time when people relished the corner store and public squares that brought them together. In the unique community of Craig Ranch, all residential areas are connected to the Town Center, parks, amenities and retail establishments by an extensive trail system designed to reduce the use of automobiles. Those trails also connect to the regional Six-Cities Trail system, which is a network of biking and fitness trails. For those who prefer not to walk or bike, the vintage Craig Ranch Trolley Bus shuttles residents and guests around the community.
McKinney was also rated as one of the top ten best places to move by Forbes Magazine. If you are looking for a new home for sale in the Dallas metro area, we invite you to call or click to learn more about Craig Ranch.
Money’s research and analysis included financial issues (purchasing power and cost of living); housing; education (student performance and educational opportunities); quality of life (environmental issues, crime rates, worker commute times); leisure and culture (museums, entertainment, restaurants, bars, golf courses, etc.); weather; and population demographics.
McKinney's tree-filled communities are surrounded by ponds, parks, and hiking trails. Though growth over the past decade has been rapid, it has been planned with care so the beauty and charm of the area remain intact.
One of McKinney’s centerpieces is Craig Ranch, an award-winning 2,200-acre urban mixed-use, master-planned community that borders Frisco, Allen, and Plano, and is minutes from State Highway 121/Sam Rayburn Tollway. Craig Ranch is a classic example of “new urbanism”—the concept of a livable, sustainable community that blends residential, commercial, and resort-quality recreational amenities into a defined urban community.
Pedestrian-friendly narrow streets and wide walkways are reminiscent of an earlier American time when people relished the corner store and public squares that brought them together. In the unique community of Craig Ranch, all residential areas are connected to the Town Center, parks, amenities and retail establishments by an extensive trail system designed to reduce the use of automobiles. Those trails also connect to the regional Six-Cities Trail system, which is a network of biking and fitness trails. For those who prefer not to walk or bike, the vintage Craig Ranch Trolley Bus shuttles residents and guests around the community.
McKinney was also rated as one of the top ten best places to move by Forbes Magazine. If you are looking for a new home for sale in the Dallas metro area, we invite you to call or click to learn more about Craig Ranch.
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