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Frisco vs. McKinney: Side by Side
Two north Collin County neighbors of almost the same size: about 200,000 people in Frisco and 195,000 in McKinney, on about 69 and 67 square miles. What changes is the highway, the downtown, and how you spend a weekend.
Frisco and McKinney, line by line
| Compared | Frisco | McKinney |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin and Denton | Collin |
| Population, 2020 Census | 200,509 | 195,308 |
| Land area | About 69 square miles | About 67 square miles |
| People per square mile | 2,920 | 2,920 |
| ZIP codes | 75033 · 75034 · 75035 · 75036 | 75069 · 75070 · 75071 · 75072 |
| Distance | About 28 miles to downtown Dallas | About 33 miles to downtown Dallas |
| Getting around | Dallas North Tollway | US 75 |
| Places to know | Didi's Downtown · The Nest Cafe · Salsa Tex-Mex | Harvest at The Masonic · Rick's Chophouse · Spoons Cafe |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (population and land area); counties, ZIP codes and distances from each city's page on this site; places opened and checked one by one. Distances are approximate miles to the downtown named. The school district depends on the exact address, not the city; official ratings for every campus are on TXschools.gov.
Which one fits your move?
If you drive to Dallas every day
Frisco is about 28 miles out on the Dallas North Tollway. McKinney is about 33 on US 75. The better one depends on where you work.
If you want a historic downtown
McKinney has its historic square with cafés and shops, plus Chestnut Square and its market. Frisco has Frisco Square, with restaurants and events.
If nature matters to you
McKinney has the Heard Natural Science Museum, with a 289-acre sanctuary, and Towne Lake Park. Frisco has Northwest Community Park and Frisco Commons.
Check the address
Frisco sits in both Collin and Denton counties, and several school districts have territory inside the city. The exact address decides the county and the district. McKinney is all in Collin.
Selling in Frisco and buying in McKinney, or the other way around?
That is two moves with one plan: when to list, when to buy, and how not to end up between houses. Veronica handles both moves from the first conversation.
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