Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
10%
Melissa
Melissa, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,375
Population
22,955
Renter Mix
14% Rent
A growing suburban enclave where the Metroplex meets the countryside
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Small Town
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Melissa is a small suburban city positioned roughly forty miles north of Downtown Dallas. Relatively secluded amid the North Texas countryside, Melissa has grown enormously in recent years as a residential community, attracting many Dallas-area commuters drawn to the more tranquil setting. Just a few minutes down Highway 75, the larger communities of McKinney and Allen feature an array of shopping centers, restaurants, movie theaters, golf courses, and other popular attractions.
Explore the City
Stone and brick facade homes are prevalent in Collin County.
Princeton Panther price shows at the Panther Stadium in Collin County.
The Historic Downtown Farmersville is a quiet community of retail shops and restaurants.
Spend an afternoon perusing Mercantile on Main in Historic Downtown Farmersville.
Lake Lavon in Collin County is a popluar spot for local fishing and watercraft sports.
Life in Melissa revolves around family, friends, and outdoor activities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$122,844
Average: $140,573
Education
7,810
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,015
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Melissa has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Melissa, TX is $1,412 for a studio, $1,369 for one bedroom, $1,860 for two bedrooms, and $2,587 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melissa has decreased by -5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,369/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$2,602/month
2,316 Sq Ft
Schools
Harry McKillop Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
955 Students
Public
Grades K-5
813 Students
Public
Grades K-5
Melissa Ridge Education Center
Public
Grades PK-K
409 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,232 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,485 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Heard Natural Science Museum
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
Top Apartments in Melissa
Houses for Rent in Melissa
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.