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Collin County

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Texas
  • 50 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      A-
    3. Nightlife
      A-
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C
    Collin County is located in Texas with a population of 944,350. Collin County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Collin County, most residents own their homes. In Collin County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Collin County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Collin County are highly rated.
    Population
    944,350
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $288,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,297
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Collin County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      66.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      25.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      193.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,146.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      78.1
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%
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    Working in Collin County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $94,192
    National
    $55,322
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    • Public Schools
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      Collin County Reviews

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      I have enjoyed living in Collin County for the last few years. It has many places with diverse and amazing places to experience exquisite cuisines. Moreover, this place is excellent for anyone wanting to live considering it is the seventh most populous county in Texas. Specifically, Mckinney, a city in Collin County, is one of the safest areas to live in the entire country. There many opportunities for people to find jobs in this county.
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      I love the home-like feeling in Collin County. People are friendly, and I believe it is pretty safe here. A lot of construction is going on in the northern part of the county. Everything is clean. It's great!
      I like how when the COVID-19 pandemic occured near our area, the county made it mandatory for all people to wear masks while out. I believe this is because Collin County cares about its residents health. They took the necessary precautions in order to keep everyone safe.
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