Jul 15, 2026 | 2:45 pm
The Dallas housing market may not be for everyone, but one shining suburb is a cut above the rest. McKinney has been named the best market for first-time homebuyers in Texas, and it’s among the 100 best in America, according to a new study.
WalletHub’s new study — which analyzes the affordability, quality of life, and real estate market in 300 U.S. cities — ranks McKinney No. 70 overall in the U.S. to buy your first home. And, when broken down by city size, WalletHub ranks McKinney No. 31 out of 102 mid-sized cities in America.
McKinney’s outstanding real estate market and quality of life are the biggest appeal for first-time buyers, with affordability its main detractor, according to the report’s findings…