Celina

Celina is a picturesque town in North Texas that has stunning views and landscapes.
Downtown Celina Square pays tribute to military members who served from the community.
New construction homes are very common in Celina.
Celina has many restaurants for guests and locals to choose from.
Celina is a beautiful town in North Texas that is close to DFW, but still has a rural feel.

Celina, TX Area Guide

Savor small-town tranquility on the cusp of Dallas

Suburban Rural Family-Friendly Quaint Peaceful Growing Affordable Convenient Commuter

Situated about 40 miles north of Dallas, Celina is a small city with a big vision. Celina is in the midst of rapid growth and poised to become an increasingly desirable area in the North Texas metropolitan community. Celina offers residents a small-town atmosphere far from the bustle of city life but close enough to commute for work.

Celina’s close-knit community bonds over a wide variety of regular events, including CajunFest, Parkfest, Friday Night Farmer’s Markets, Movies on the Square, Splash and Blast Fourth of July Celebration, Trick or Treat on the Square, and Christmas on the Square. Celina residents also come together to support local high school sporting events. Recreational opportunities abound at Old Celina Park, Frontier Park, and Gentle Creek Estates. Convenience to major roadways makes getting around from Celina simple.

Explore the City

New construction homes are very common in Celina.

Celina has many restaurants for guests and locals to choose from.

Celina is a beautiful town in North Texas that is close to DFW, but still has a rural feel.

In the North of Texas lies Celina, a picturesque town cherished by countless residents.

Celina has a charming downtown area with shops and restaurants in North Texas.

Downtown Celina is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Celina, TX is $1,004 for a studio, $1,318 for one bedroom, $1,730 for two bedrooms, and $2,164 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Celina has decreased by -9.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,318/month
748 Sq Ft
House
$3,050/month
2,502 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Celina, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

19 / 100

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

Somewhat Bikeable

29 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Light Farms Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Celina Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

O'Dell Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Celina High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.