McKinney December Home Sales Rise Year-Over-Year; Median Price $465,000

McKinney recorded 283 single-family home sales in December, an increase from the same month a year earlier, with a citywide median sale price of $465,000 and an average of 86 days on market. Sales were strongest in the 75071 ZIP code, which registered the most transactions for the month.

The December figures come from a year-over-year comparison of local real estate data that contrasted December 2024 with December 2025. That snapshot shows a market still absorbing regional demand while prices hold near mid-six-figure territory. An average 86 days on market suggests transactions are taking about three months from listing to closing, a cadence that matters for buyers timing offers and sellers setting list prices.

For local residents, the numbers carry several practical effects. Homeowners who sold in December likely benefited from steady buyer interest, particularly in areas inside 75071 where sales clustered. For prospective buyers, a $465,000 median means affordability pressure for first-time and mid-career households, especially if incomes and mortgage costs do not move in step with prices. The pace of sales - not a lightning-speed flip market but not stagnant - points to a market where pricing and condition still determine how quickly a property moves.

Municipal and county officials will watch these trends for revenue and planning implications. Continued sales activity at mid-six-figure prices supports property tax collections that fund schools, roads, and public services in Collin County, but sustained price increases can also strain workforce housing availability. City planners and policymakers seeking to maintain local workforce access to housing will find these month-to-month patterns relevant when evaluating zoning policy, infrastructure priorities, and affordable housing programs.

Market implications extend beyond McKinney’s borders. The report situates local activity amid broader regional dynamics as North Texas continues to attract households relocating for jobs and lifestyle. Concentrated sales in specific ZIP codes like 75071 indicate pockets of particularly strong demand within the city, underscoring the importance of micro-market conditions for both agents and buyers.

What comes next for McKinney depends on inventory and broader economic forces, including mortgage rates and job growth across Collin County. Readers tracking the market should watch monthly sales totals, median price movement, and days-on-market trends to gauge whether December’s year-over-year rise signals a sustained upswing or a short-term fluctuation.