McKinney vs Melissa: the data, side by side
Melissa's typical home value is $51,877 lower than McKinney's ($430,722 vs $482,599, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, McKinney posts the shorter free-flow drive to 11 of the six tracked employment centers. Which trade wins depends on your workplace and budget — the Fit Engine scores it for your exact profile.
Verified facts
| McKinney | Melissa | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin | Collin |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 227,526 | 26,194 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $482,599 | $430,722 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,819 | $1,927 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | McKinney | Melissa |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 19 | 29 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 20 | 30 |
| Las Colinas | 42 | 52 |
| DFW Airport | 45 | 55 |
| Downtown Dallas | 36 | 45 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 65 | 75 |
| Richardson CityLine | 20 | 29 |
| Addison | 31 | 41 |
| Medical District | 41 | 51 |
| AllianceTexas | 72 | 82 |
| Cypress Waters | 41 | 51 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
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