Texas · Metropolitan Area
Celina is a small city in Texas with a population of 27,141. Residents earn $155,875 per year, which is 107% above the national average.
Based on current data, Celina receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Celina stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Celina is $155,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 107% above $75,149. This places Celina among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Celina is $458,000, making it a premium housing market at 62% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,064 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Celina is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,068 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
Celina is a highly educated community — 54.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Celina enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 81.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.6% |
| 39% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $155,875 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,828 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,694 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,628 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 34,830 |
| County GDP | $115,358M |
| Restaurants | 2,668 |
| Healthcare | 4,398 |
| Retail | 2,985 |
| Manufacturing | 491 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 33.3% |
| Census Median | $458,000 |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $548,119 |
| Median List Price | $551,750 |
| Median List Price | $551,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $173 |
| Homes Sold | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 45.4% |
| Inventory | 390 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,064 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,675 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,398 |
| Total Violent | 115.5/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 14.4/100K |
| Robbery | 14.4/100K |
| Assault | 86.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,068.4/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 259.9/100K |
| Theft | 808.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 72 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 48.3 sq mi (125.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3262°N, 96.7949°W |
| County FIPS | 48085 |
Winner: Republican by 11.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 54.3% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 562/sq mi |
| Total Area | 48.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,398 |
| Restaurants | 2,668 |
| Retail Stores | 2,985 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 72 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 33.3% |