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Collin County

#1 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Texas
  • 42 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      C
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    Collin County is located in Texas with a population of 914,075. 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
    914,075

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $265,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,225
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      34%
    • Own
      66%
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    Collin County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    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

    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
      18%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Collin County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $90,124
    National
    $55,322
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      Collin County Reviews

      42 reviews
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      I love Collin County! There is so much to do in this area and everything is within driving distance. I used to live in East Texas, and it was harder to find fun things to do that weren't 30+ minutes away. In this area you don't have to go far to find anything and everything you need.
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      Ever since I have move to Collin County, I have absolutely loved my stay here. There are plenty of nearby shops and stores that fit my needs, which is what I care about the most. For the most part I have lived in McKinney, Texas, which started out pretty rural and became more urban as time has passed. About 3 years ago there was a lot of construction on the highway 75, but now its all cleared up and the roads are new and smooth. Now I have no complaints at all.
      Collin county is an amazing place to live, work, and play. The cities of Plano, Frisco, and Allen are growing extremely quickly. The diversity has grown especially for Asian residents. Nothing else to say, but it’s an amazing county to live and to raise a family.