McKinney's appeal as a wonderful place to work and live has been recognized in the national media, earning numerous distinctions such as Money Magazines's "Best Places to Live" list (#5) and Forbes Magazine's Top 10 "Best Places to Move" list. Beyond its excellent school system and affordable housing market, McKinney offers beautiful rolling hills, top-notch golf courses, a bustling historic district and a quaint small town feel.
McKinney is home to numerous successful companies, including Raytheon, Experian, Encore Wire, Torchmark, Tong Yang Group, Erchonia Medical and Newtoy. And McKinney's Collin County Regional Airport (TKI) has become the home to flight departments of Texas Instruments and Hewlett Packard among others.
Awards
NUMBER 5
"Best Places to Live in America"
Money Magazine, 2010
TOP 10
"Best Places to Move"
Forbes Magazine, 2009
TOP 75
"Safe Cities"
CQ Press, 2008
TOP 100
"Best Places to Raise a Family"
Best Life Magazine on MSNBC.com, 2008
