Just 30 miles north of downtown Dallas, McKinney is a
picturesque city with a small-town feel that is quite different from the
Metroplex's urban sprawl. Our friendly charm, green spaces and comfortable pace
belied the fact that McKinney, with a population of nearly 128,000, is one of
the fastest-growing cities in America.

The elements that established McKinney as unique from its
very beginnings are the same that continue to attract residents, visitors and
businesses to our community today. Beautiful tree-lined streets, diverse
residential neighborhoods, outstanding educational opportunities, a robust
business environment, a charming historic downtown and a strong sense of
community make McKinney stand out. The Unique by nature brand so strongly
associated with the city is more than a tagline, it is a commitment that
embodies the community's willingness to work together to make McKinney a great
place to be. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, residents,
businesses and visitors alike show that they strongly embrace the community's
vision and strong overall quality of life

The nation continues to recognize McKinney as a stand-out
community with some of the most recent accolades including the August 2010
issue of Money Magazine ranking McKinney #5 on their list of the Best
Places to Live in the country. Factors considered included employment,
schools, crime and safety, as well as overall quality of life aspects including
a feeling of community pride. According
to the listing, McKinney's Historic Downtown and hometown spirit set the city
apart from the rest of suburban America. This adds to the accolades already
received from Forbes, Best Life Magazine, CNN Money and
more.

Schools – The district earned Recognized status from the Texas Education Agency,
and 96% of McKinney ISD campuses earned either Exemplary or Recognized ratings.

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