Market Overview for Mckinney
There are 13 active listings in Mckinney with a median list price of $325K and a median sold price of $318K.
Homes average 28 days on market.
Over the past 30 days, 3 homes have sold, with 32 sales in the past 12 months.
The average price per square foot is $200.
About Mckinney
McKinney is a residential neighborhood in southeast Austin, Texas, located in Travis County within the 78744 zip code between East Slaughter Lane and Thaxton Road. The area sits near the intersection of Interstate 35 and William Cannon Drive, with McKinney Falls Parkway running along its eastern edge. McKinney Heights, the primary subdivision, was built by KB Homes between 2007 and 2014 and offered entry-level homeownership in one of Austin's growing southern corridors. The neighborhood's street layout centers on Alum Rock Drive and Winter Haven Road, with maturing trees lining residential streets that were planted during the original construction phases. This is a south Austin neighborhood within the Austin city limits, distinct from the city of McKinney in Collin County near Dallas.
Austin Independent School District serves the McKinney area, with Mendez Middle School enrolling the largest share of students from the neighborhood. Mendez Middle School is located at 5106 Village Square Drive in Austin and serves approximately 230 students in grades 7 and 8. The school is named after Consuelo Herrera Mendez, a teacher who advocated for Mexican-American educational equity over a nearly 50-year career. Ojeda Middle School also serves a portion of McKinney residents, and a smaller number of students attend Del Valle ISD campuses depending on their exact address. Austin ISD operates 114 schools district-wide, with programming that includes career and technical education, dual-language instruction, and college preparatory courses at the secondary level.
McKinney Falls State Park, a 744-acre Texas state park, is located at the confluence of Onion Creek and Williamson Creek just east of the neighborhood. The park contains over seven miles of trails, 3.5 miles of which are paved, along with the Upper and Lower Falls along Onion Creek, 81 campsites with water and electric hookups, six cabins, and a group hall. The park is home to Old Baldy, a bald cypress tree estimated to be over 500 years old and one of the oldest such trees on public land in Texas. Daily entry costs $6 per adult, and camping rates vary by site type. The park is only 13 miles from the state capitol, making it one of the most accessible state parks for Austin residents. Southpark Meadows, a large retail center at the intersection of IH-35 and Slaughter Lane, provides shopping and dining with stores including Target, Best Buy, H-E-B, and JCPenney.
The McKinney area has seen growth driven by the neighboring Easton Park development and infrastructure improvements including the Slaughter Lane extension and widening projects along William Cannon Drive between Running Water Drive and McKinney Falls Parkway. Tesla's Gigafactory Texas, located along the Colorado River in southeast Austin, employed about 16,500 workers at the end of 2025 and sits within a 15-minute drive. Samsung operates semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Austin, and the broader southeast Austin corridor has attracted logistics, healthcare, and retail employers. The IH-35 and US 183 interchange provides direct highway access for commuters heading to downtown Austin, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (approximately 10 minutes east), and employment centers across the metro area.
Living in Mckinney
The McKinney neighborhood provides entry-level and mid-range housing in a section of south Austin that has seen steady infrastructure investment. The proximity to McKinney Falls State Park means residents have a 744-acre natural area with trails, swimming, and camping within minutes of home, and the park's seven miles of trails serve as an extension of the neighborhood for runners, cyclists, and hikers. Southpark Meadows and the commercial development along IH-35 at Slaughter Lane put grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and retail within a short drive. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 10 minutes east, which is a factor for frequent travelers or workers in airport-adjacent industries.
Commuters can reach downtown Austin in 15 to 25 minutes via IH-35 or US 183, depending on traffic and time of day. The Slaughter Lane extension has improved east-west connectivity, and ongoing road widening along William Cannon Drive aims to reduce congestion in the corridor. Austin ISD schools serve most of the neighborhood, and the district's career and technical education programs at the secondary level offer vocational pathways alongside traditional academics. Property tax rates reflect Austin and Travis County rates, and home prices in McKinney Heights have generally remained below the Austin metro median, making the neighborhood accessible to first-time buyers and working households. The area's growth has brought new restaurants, services, and retail options that were not present when the subdivision was first built in 2007, and continued development in the Easton Park area to the east is adding density and commercial amenities to the corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McKinney in south Austin or McKinney Texas?
McKinney is a residential neighborhood in southeast Austin, Texas, in the 78744 zip code near IH-35 and Slaughter Lane. It is not the city of McKinney in Collin County near Dallas.
What school district serves the McKinney neighborhood in Austin?
The McKinney neighborhood is primarily served by Austin ISD. Mendez Middle School and Ojeda Middle School serve students from the area. Some addresses along the eastern edge fall within Del Valle ISD.
How far is McKinney from downtown Austin?
The McKinney neighborhood is approximately 15 to 25 minutes from downtown Austin via IH-35 or US 183, depending on traffic.
What is near the McKinney neighborhood in Austin?
McKinney Falls State Park (744 acres) is adjacent to the east, Southpark Meadows retail center is nearby on IH-35, and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 10 minutes away.
When was McKinney Heights built?
McKinney Heights was built by KB Homes between 2007 and 2014. The subdivision offered entry-level homeownership in southeast Austin along the IH-35 and McKinney Falls Parkway corridor.
Is the McKinney neighborhood near the Austin airport?
Yes. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 10 minutes east of the McKinney neighborhood, making it one of the closer residential areas to the airport.
