Melissa, TX
Living in Melissa
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute27
Public Transit1
Affordability18
Public Safety88
Airports87
Hospitals57
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.5kPopulation+5.3k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
93%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate21%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household93%
Householder living alone6%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$118kMedian Household Income+$38k (2010–19)
99%Above Poverty+9% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office27%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van83%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$308kMedian Home Value+$135k (2010–19)
87%Built 2000 or Later
$1.7kMedian Monthly Rent+$683 (2010–19)
90%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later26%
Built 2010 to 201317%
Built 2000 to 200943%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K48%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
LP gas2%
Utility gas63%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melissa
United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Collin County19
Property Crime in Melissa
United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Collin County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melissa
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melissa, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melissa, TX
Collin County Cornerstone Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
McKinney Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
Primrose School of Stone Brooke
10 miles, SW
Whispering Farms Montessori Academy
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Melissa, TX
The University of Texas at Dallas
24 miles, SW
Austin College
25 miles, N
Amberton University
30 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melissa, TX
Medical Center of McKinney
10 miles, SW
Methodist McKinney Hospital
12 miles, SW
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Melissa, TX
Dallas Love Field
35 miles, SW
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
39 miles, SW
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
93 miles, SE