Celina, TX

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
27,141 Population 562/sq mi density
$155,875 Median Income $57,828 per capita
$458,000 Home Value $548,119 Zillow
$2,064 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,068 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$155,875 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$458,000 home value, $2,064/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $155,875
107% higher than US avg
Home Value $458,000
62% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 116/100K
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 54.3%
61% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,064
77% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.5%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.9%
52% lower than US avg

How Celina Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population27,141
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density562/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 60%

Economy

A+
Median Income$155,875
Per Capita$57,828
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$115,358M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$458,000
Rent$2,064
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$548,119

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property1,068/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary260/100K

Health

Obesity32.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation650 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+54.3%
High School+95.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute32 min
EV Stations5
Libraries16

Is Celina a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Celina has a population of 27,141 with a density of 562 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 11.5% Black.

Population

27,141
Total Population
562
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
48.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Celina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.4%
4% above US avg
Spanish18.6%
39% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Celina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Celina is $155,875, which is 107% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Celina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$155,875
107% above US avg
Per Capita Income$57,828
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
IRS Avg AGI$129,628

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.9%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)34,830
County GDP$115,358M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,668
Healthcare4,398
Retail2,985
Manufacturing491

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,750
207% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.3 min
Work from Home33.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Celina is $458,000, 62% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,064 (77% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $548,119.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$458,000
62% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$548,119
Median List Price$551,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$551,750
$/Sq Ft$173
Homes Sold48
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops45.4%
Inventory390

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,064
77% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,675

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,750
207% above US avg
Effective Rate2.35%
In Celina, 32.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 17.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Celina vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.5%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma9.4%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity17.6%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress15.4%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.8%
Checkup Rate74.0%
Premature Death4,576/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access93.0%
Healthcare Facilities4,398
Celina has a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,068 per 100,000 (45% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Celina vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent115.5/100K
70% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape14.4/100K
Robbery14.4/100K
Assault86.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,068.4/100K
45% below US avg
Burglary259.9/100K
Theft808.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)72
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Celina has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area48.3 sq mi (125.2 km²)
Population Density562/sq mi
Coordinates33.3262°N, 96.7949°W
County FIPS48085
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 54.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.3%
D 43.1%

Winner: Republican by 11.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+54.3%
61% above US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density562/sq mi
Total Area48.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations5
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities4,398
Restaurants2,668
Retail Stores2,985

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)72
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.3 min
Work from Home33.3%

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