Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
10%
Celina
Celina, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,302
Population
30,639
Renter Mix
14% Rent
Savor small-town tranquility on the cusp of Dallas
Suburban
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Rural
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Family-Friendly
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Quaint
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Peaceful
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Growing
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Affordable
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Convenient
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$138,012
Average: $156,682
Education
9,281
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,205
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Celina has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Celina, TX is $1,047 for a studio, $1,302 for one bedroom, $1,717 for two bedrooms, and $2,260 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Celina has decreased by -9.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,302/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$3,242/month
2,570 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Celina, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
940 Students
Public
Grades K-5
708 Students
Public
Grades K-5
826 Students
Jerry & Linda Moore Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
903 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,074 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.