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Celina East vs McKinney North

Two popular TX suburbs of Dallas, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
9/10
9/10
Commute to Dallas
36 min
38 min
Median home price
$540K
$510K
Annual property tax
$10K
$10K
Walk score
12
12
Density
suburban
suburban

Summary: McKinney North leads in 2 of 6 metrics. It edges out on median home price, annual property tax. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Celina East

Eastern Collin County corridor sharing Celina ISD coverage — one of the fastest-improving north Dallas County school districts. New master-planned subdivisions at prices below Prosper. Growing rapidly. US-75 access. Families seeking Celina ISD's improving outcomes at more accessible prices.

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McKinney North

Northern McKinney with McKinney ISD and Lovejoy ISD in some zones. Fast-growing corridor near Stonebridge Ranch (one of North Texas's premier master-planned communities). Access to McKinney National Airport. New construction at accessible Collin County prices before reaching Prosper/Frisco premium.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Celina East if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas
  • ·Drawn to the top-schools character

Pick McKinney North if you...

  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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