Yes, for buyers who come prepared. Yes for sellers too, as long as you price it right and plan for a little patience.

McKinney home prices are climbing again in 2026 after sliding from their 2022 peak, with the median price near $510,000. Homes are taking a median of about 48 days to sell, and inventory hit six months in September, the most McKinney has seen in at least 10 years. Buyers have more choice than they have had in years, and well-prepared sellers are still selling.

What is the median home price in McKinney right now?

About $510,000 as of this fall. That is well below the 2022 peak of about $590,000, which was McKinney's high point over the last five years.

Prices backtracked after the COVID market, slipping from 2022 through 2025. In 2026 they turned around and started rising again. That is good news for homeowners, and it should get buyers' attention too. If you buy in McKinney now, you are getting in while prices are on the way back up. Waiting for them to fall again is a bet, and waiting has its own cost when the market moves without you.

Do McKinney home prices drop in the fall and winter?

In recent years, they have softened. McKinney prices tend to ramp up through spring and summer, then ease off a bit in the fall and winter.

For a buyer, that seasonal dip can make the next few months a smart window to shop. For a seller, it means your price has to reflect the season you are actually listing in.

How long does it take to sell a home in McKinney?

The median is about 48 days, and that number has been rising since 2024. With the slower fall and winter months ahead, it may climb higher.

Plenty of sellers still remember the COVID years, when McKinney homes routinely sold in well under a month. That market is gone. Sellers who price for 2021 end up sitting while their neighbors sell.

Our team handles this differently. We guarantee to sell your home over the average price and under the average time, and our seven-step selling system is built to deliver that result. The work starts long before the sign goes in the yard, with preparation, pricing, and positioning. Today's mortgage market shapes what buyers can pay, so your strategy has to account for it.

What does six months of inventory mean for McKinney buyers?

It means that if no new homes came on the market, every home for sale in McKinney would sell in about six months at today's pace. In 2021 and 2022, many DFW cities had less than a week of inventory.

McKinney sat at three to four months of inventory for most of the last couple of years. It touched five months early last year, reached five again in August, and hit six in September. That is the highest level in at least a decade.

For buyers, more inventory means more choice and more room to negotiate. It does not mean every seller will take any offer. More homes on the market tempts buyers to go in far below asking, and lowball offers usually backfire. Use the extra inventory to be choosy about the home, then make a smart offer on the one you want.

Should you buy or sell in McKinney now, or wait?

If you plan to move in the next year, start planning now. The market will not hand you a perfect moment, and the people who do best are the ones who built their game plan before they needed it.

That is why we offer strategy sessions at no cost. If your move is months away, we will sit down with you, look at your goals and timing, and help you decide what makes sense in McKinney over the next year. A plan gives you options. Without one, the calendar makes your decisions for you.

If McKinney itself is still new to you, start with our guide to living in McKinney. The arrival of commercial flights at McKinney National Airport is another reason more buyers are paying attention to the city.

Frequently asked questions about the McKinney housing market

What is the median home price in McKinney, Texas?

As of fall 2026, the median home price in McKinney is about $510,000. That is below the 2022 peak of about $590,000, but prices began rising again in 2026.

How long does it take to sell a house in McKinney?

Homes in McKinney are taking a median of about 48 days to sell, and that number has been rising since 2024.

Is McKinney a buyer's market right now?

Conditions favor buyers more than they have in years. McKinney reached six months of inventory in September 2026, the highest level in at least 10 years, which gives buyers more choice and more room to negotiate.

Is fall a good time to buy a home in McKinney?

It can be. In recent years, McKinney prices have softened in the fall and winter after rising in the spring and summer, which gives prepared buyers a seasonal window.

What is a strategy session?

A strategy session is a no-cost planning conversation with our team for a future purchase or sale, even one that is a year away. We look at your goals, timing, and options so you can make informed decisions before you act.

Ready to make a move in McKinney?

If you are thinking about selling in McKinney, call or text us at 214-216-2161 before you set a list price. In the first conversation, we will show you where your home fits in today's McKinney market and lay out the preparation, pricing, and timing plan behind our over-average-price, under-average-time guarantee. Want a quick starting point first? Get your home value in seconds.

If you are buying, call before you start touring. We will talk through how to use today's inventory without overpaying, and how our buyer guarantee works. We guarantee to help you buy a home and save at least $5,000 throughout the purchase process. Either way, you can also start at DallasHomeRealty.com.

The McKinney market is moving again. Make sure you are moving with a plan.