RANK #966 / 996 · POP 1,079,153 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -3.9%
McKinney, the county seat of Collin County, offers a distinctive historic downtown area with 19th-century buildings, boutiques, and art galleries. Located just northeast of Dallas, Collin County is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Commutes to Dallas are common, and the community feel ranges from urban sophistication in cities like Plano and Frisco to a more rural atmosphere in towns such as Anna and Farmersville. The county features outdoor recreation opportunities like Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve, offering trails, kayaking, and paddle boating, and Parkhill Prairie, a 436-acre preserve with Blackland tall-grass prairie.
Life in Collin County attracts families and professionals, drawn by highly-rated public schools and a range of housing options. The economy is experiencing significant growth, driven by corporate relocations, mixed-use developments, and infrastructure investments. This expansion includes major investments in technology, entertainment, and various other sectors, contributing to a strong job market. The county's population has surged, with cities like Princeton experiencing rapid growth.
Below national median (4.7x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing is fairly valued at 4.7x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Collin County Outer Loop (Segments 1 & 3, and overall plan)
Collin County
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$2,000M | Under Construction |
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CoreWeave Data Center
CoreWeave
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$1,600M | Completed |
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Collin County Campus Expansion Projects
Collin County
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$1,438M | Under Construction |
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Google Data Center (Red Oak, impacting North Texas)
Google
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$600M | Under Construction |
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Encore Wire Expansion
Encore Wire
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Mallard BESS Battery Storage Project
Peregrine Energy Solutions
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$490M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Collin County has a Boom Town Index score of 3/100, ranking #966 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +3.2% and a median household income of $113,255, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Collin County is $411,100 with median rent at $1,689/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2755, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +3.8% year-over-year. Job growth: +3.2%. Home values changed -5.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 4.32% of Collin County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.