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Dallas neighbor has 8th most moved-to U.S. ZIP code of 2025

McKinney is popular for numerous reasons.

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The Dallas area has already proved it's one of the hottest destinations for Americans on the move, but a new study has revealed one neighboring city to be a standout: McKinney, the primo of Collin County, has attracted the eighth-highest number of new residents of any studied U.S. city in 2025.

McKinney's 75071 ZIP code ranked No. 8 on MovingPlace's new list of the 10 most popular U.S. ZIP codes for movers in 2025.

The report analyzed more than 6.38 million moves that occurred between January and May 2025, and ranked the U.S. cities that had the most moves by ZIP code.

During the first five months of the year, McKinney's 75071 ZIP had 2,895 inbound moves, the eighth-highest number of moves out of all ZIP codes in the nation.

The report says the booming suburb is a suitable place for families and young professionals based on its quiet lifestyle, its historic downtown district, and its proximity to Dallas for commuters.

"McKinney offers a mix of old-town character and modern growth, attracting residents who want a strong sense of community with access to city jobs," the report's author wrote. "The city has big plans, with a host of multi-billion-dollar projects in the works, including a massive mixed‑use district, adventure park, and a JW Marriott resort."

There's so much more to love about McKinney, such as its affordability and its high safety rating. The North Dallas neighbor was also ranked the No. 1 best city for renters earlier in 2025. It also just topped WalletHub's ranking as the No. 1 real estate market in 2025.

Other top ZIPs in Texas
Texas remains a top destination for movers in 2025, with six total ZIP codes earning top-10 spots on MovingPlace's list, including Houston-area city Cypress, whose 77433 ZIP code ranked No. 1 with the highest number of inbound moves nationally.

The top 10 ZIP codes Americans are moving to in 2025 are:

No. 1 – 77433 in Cypress, Texas
No. 2 – 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas
No. 3 – 34787 in Winter Garden, Florida
No. 4 – 78641 in Leander, Texas
No. 5 – 77493 in Katy, Texas
No. 6 – 85142 in Queen Creek, Arizona
No. 7 – 80134 in Parker, Colorado
No. 8 – 75071 in McKinney, Texas
No. 9 – 95747 in Roseville, California
No. 10 – 78253 in San Antonio, Texas

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Dallas housing market rebounds with boost in new home sales, per report

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The North Texas housing market is showing good signs ahead of summer, according to the report.

A new HomesUSA.com report tracking the sales of new homes in Dallas-Fort Worth has revealed a promising decrease in local housing prices and a surge in new home sales in May.

The New Home Sales Report tracks three-month moving averages across Dallas' housing market and also tracks real estate data in Austin, Houston, and San Antonio.

May new home sales in DFW rose to 2,122 closed transactions, up from 1,947 in April, and they sold for near asking price with the average sales-to-list price ratio at 97.57 percent. The average price for a new home in the Metroplex fell to $460,012 last month, a $6,350 decrease from April, the report found.

Another welcome trend is that current new home prices are about $10,000 cheaper than they were a year ago.

The average days on market — meaning the average time it takes to sell a new home — remained relatively flat month-to-month at 148.09 days.

New homes in the metro are taking longer to sell now than they were a year ago, when the days on market was 143.13 days in May 2025. However, the report adds clarification that new homes typically spend more time on the market than existing homes because many are listed for sale while still under construction.

HomesUSA.com CEO Ben Caballero predicted May's new home sales could be "the highest for the year if interest rates remain at the current level or higher."

"May brought another encouraging increase in Dallas-Fort Worth new home sales, but the market is about where it was a year ago," he said. "Dallas builders are seeing homes sell a little faster than they did in April, which is good news. But higher inventory, stubborn mortgage rates and mixed year-over-year comparisons show this spring market still requires patience, pricing discipline and close attention to buyer demand."

Dallas currently leads the nation with the most new home construction for 2026, with over 11,000 new residential building permits issued in January and February alone.

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