McKinney, Texas Resources Homes for Sale in Mckinney Official Website Twitter Wikipedia Visitor Info Facebook Chamber of Commerce City Data Sperlings Mapquest Jobs Economic Development Apartments Weather History US Census Info About McKinney Texas With scenic natural parks, fun activities, great restaurants, and a range of housing options, its no wonder that McKinney ranked as thenbsp;1 Best Place to Live bynbsp;Money Magazinenbsp;in 2014. nbsp;McKinney was recently ranked well by D Magazine for one of the best suburbs in Dallas - Fort Worth. Residents of McKinneynbsp;are served by the following government agencies -nbsp;City of McKinney, McKinneynbsp;Independent School District, McKinneynbsp;Police Department, McKinneynbsp;Fire Department and the McKinney Municipal Court. nbsp;Keeping up with happenings in and around the McKinney area is easy with the citys official social media feeds onnbsp;Twitternbsp;amp;nbsp;Facebook. nbsp;Also, if you like your news from a news outlet, see the McKinney Courier Gazette Newspaper website. According to the most recent US Census data on McKinney, McKinneynbsp;had a population of just over 131,000 people with a median income close to $82,000. A town called Buckner was once the county seat of Collin County, but when the legislature decided that the seat must be within three miles of the countys center, it meant a new location needed to be chosen. It came down to what is now McKinney and an area near Sloans Grove (now Fairview). But when heavy rains forced voters from Sloans Grove to stay home, McKinney easily won the vote. Texas Legislature went onnbsp;to name the city after Collin McKinney who was a pioneer and land surveyor who helped draft the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico in 1836. Why are residents happy to call it home? The McKinney School District has earned severalnbsp;awards and honorsnbsp;such as coming in 47 in Texas on the 2014nbsp;U.S News amp; World Reportsnbsp;High School Rankings List, and receiving the Sunny Award for Top Governmental Transparency Website (it was the only district in the state to earn an A+ rating in 2014). It educates over 24,000 students at twenty elementary schools, five middle schools, and three high schools.nbsp; Shopping in McKinney There are great places to shop throughout McKinney, such as: Mom amp; Popcorn - At thisnbsp;store, you can choose from fifty-one flavors of popcorn such as grape, pina coloda, caramel cashews, buffalo ranch, and Texas Bumpy Road. Third Monday Trade Days - Dating back to the 1870s, this is the oldest monthlynbsp;trade days/flea marketnbsp;in north Texas. It offers over 450 vendors who sell a wide array of items such as antiques, sporting goods, home decor, and clothing. You can shop at the market on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, before the third Monday of every month. Fair amp; Square Imports -nbsp;Fair amp; Square Importsnbsp;carries handmade, fair trade goods from more than forty developing countries. Products include bracelets, sandals, miniature wooden spoons, bolga baskets, nbsp;and bamboo rainsticks. Best Restaurants in McKinney McKinney is home to several restaurants including: Sicilys Pizza amp; Pasta - Atnbsp;Sicilys Pizza amp; Pasta, you can dine on New York style pizza along with lasagna, spaghetti amp; meatballs, baked cheese tortellini, and baked ziti. For dessert, try the Italian cheesecake or cannoli. Rockfish Seafood Grill - Customers at this casualnbsp;restaurantnbsp;can feast on customer favorites such as seasonal Wild Copper River Alaskan Salmon and Shrimp Basket Fish Tacos. Also on the menu is an award-winning Mexican Shrimp Martini.nbsp; The One and Only Burger and Fries - At this family-owned and operatednbsp;restaurant, youll find hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and specialty sandwiches such as a BLT. All burger toppings are free, and include mayo, sweet relish, hot sauce, avocado, and grilled mushrooms. For those who enjoy sipping beer or wine, try the following: Tupps Brewery - Visitors to thisnbsp;microbrewerynbsp; can order Black Ale, Tupps IPA, and Cotton Mill Gold just to name a few. Happy Hour takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and on Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lone Star Wine Cellars - Thenbsp;Lone Star Wine Cellarsnbsp;allows guests to sit and relax in the wine tasting room. There, they can taste a variety of wines including Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc. Franconia Brewing Company - Every Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 a.m., thenbsp;Franconia Brewing Companynbsp;offers a two-hour tour that explains the brewing process and offers free samples to those who are of legal drinking age. Beers include Franconia Lager and Franconia Pils. Mitas Hill Vineyards - If youd like a behind-the-scenes tour where you can sample thisnbsp;vineyardsnbsp;signature wines, visit on the weekend. Its wines include Black Gypsy, Texas Blush, and Tempranillo Reserve. Things to Do in McKinney If youre interested in things to do in McKinney, go to the Visit McKinney website where you can learn about McKinney, see best places for dining, events, explore the area, where to stay amp; more. If it is the business amp; civic sector which interests you, visit the McKinney Chamber of Commercenbsp;where you can explore the business directory, Chamber news amp; eventes, learn about the area amp; become a member of the Chamber. To learn more aboutnbsp;local real estate news, or if youre interested in living in McKinney, pleasenbsp;contact usnbsp;at Knox amp; Associates Real Estate Brokers through our website or by calling 972-342-0000.nbsp;