McKinney Home Sales Slow, Median Price Holds at $460,000

McKinney saw 252 homes change hands in November 2025, according to MetroTex Association of Realtors data released December 19. Sales were concentrated in ZIP code 75071, while the citywide median sale price for the month was $460,000 and the average time on market stood at 90 days. Those headline figures set the tone for what local real estate professionals describe as a market in transition.

MetroTex data include year over year comparisons between November 2024 and November 2025 that show changes in both volume and pricing at the city level. For homeowners and prospective buyers in McKinney, the 90 day average time on market signals a slower pace than the rapid turnover experienced during earlier years of high demand. A longer selling window can level negotiations between buyers and sellers, and it may influence the timing of sellers who are considering listing their properties in the months ahead.

Neighborhood level activity underscores that McKinney is not a single market. ZIP code 75071 led the city in transactions during November, suggesting localized pockets of stronger demand or fresher inventory. That pattern matters for residents because neighborhood concentration of sales drives assessed values, school district funding formulas, and municipal revenue expectations at the local level.

For the broader Collin County economy, the November figures tie into concerns about affordability. A median price at $460,000 places pressure on first time buyers while affecting the rental market if would be buyers delay entry. Slower sales volumes can also temper short term construction plans for builders who track absorption rates before starting new projects.

Looking ahead, homeowners and policymakers will watch whether the current pattern persists into 2026. If average days on market remain elevated and pricing stabilizes, it could provide breathing room for buyers and create a more balanced market. If localized hot spots like ZIP code 75071 continue to outpace the rest of the city, the uneven recovery may require targeted responses from city planners and tax authorities to address imbalances across neighborhoods.