McKinney Accomplishments
The spotlight shines bright on McKinney, listing our city as one of the best places to be in many polls. The list below marks some of our most recent accomplishments.
MCKINNEY #5 ON MONEY MAGAZINES BEST PLACES TO LIVE LIST
In the August 2010 issue of Money Magazine, McKinney ranked # 5 on the Best Places to Live in the country. McKinney is the only Texas city in the top 10. Money editors and writers look at employment, schools, crime and safety, and overall quality of life aspects to come up with the list. According to the listing, McKinney’s Historic Downtown and hometown spirit set the city apart from the rest.
“Lots of towns near Dallas have low crime, affordable homes, and good jobs; McKinney is no exception. What makes it stand out is its gem of a downtown…Though McKinney has grown like mad over the past decade, you'd never suspect it when driving through its tree-filled communities surrounded by ponds, parks, and hiking trails.” Money Magazine
McKinney named Top Ten Place to Move by Forbes.com
McKinney, Texas, has made an appearance in many rankings lately: safest cities in the state and country, fastest growing cities in the country, best places to raise a family. Most recently, McKinney was named one of the 25 Best Places to Move in the country by Forbes.com.
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List of 10 fastest-growing U.S. cities includes McKinney
McKinney continues to draw residents in record numbers. It once again was listed among the fastest-growing cities in the country.
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McKinney named 14th best place in the country to live
In the August 2008 issue of Money Magazine, McKinney was ranked in the top 15 small cities to live in the country. McKinney debuted on the annual list at #14, besting other North Texas cities that include Carrollton, Richardson and Allen. Money Magazine uses several criteria to rank cities. It points to McKinney’s Historic Downtown area, distinction from other Dallas-area suburbs, open spaces and parks, and unique facilities like the Michael Johnson Performance center for the high ranking. Recent Census numbers also name McKinney as the third-fastest growing city in 2007.
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McKinney named as one of 100 best places to raise a family
McKinney, Texas, has made many rankings lately: safest cities in the state and country, fastest growing cities in the country, best places to relocate. Most recently, McKinney was named one of the 100 best places to raise a family in the country by BestLife magazine. The editors of the magazine considered categories like low crime, exceptional schools, strong job market and arts and culture.
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mckinney receives comptroller leadership circle award
McKinney's Finance Department was awarded the GOLD Leadership Circle Award in June 2010 by the Texas State Comptroller's Office. The award is for enhancing the level of fiscal accountability and transparency to taxpayers by publishing the City's budgets, financial reports and check registers online. Three levels of award can be earned: bronze, silver or gold. McKinney has earned the highest ranking, a GOLD level. Only about 30 other cities have achieved this level of award.
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