Texas · Metropolitan Area
Melissa is a small city in Texas with a population of 17,497. Residents earn $137,875 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Melissa 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. Melissa stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Melissa is $137,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Melissa among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.7% 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 Melissa is $430,300, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,341 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Melissa is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 46 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,397 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
Melissa is a highly educated community — 52.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Melissa 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 | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,875 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $46,119 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,694 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $129,628 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% 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 | 2.50% |
| Commute Time | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |
| Census Median | $430,300 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $435,030 |
| Median List Price | $457,500 |
| Median List Price | $457,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $186 |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.3% |
| Price Drops | 36.8% |
| Inventory | 133 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,341 |
| 101% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,746 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,750 |
| 207% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.50% |
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,576/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,398 |
| Total Violent | 46.1/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 46.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,397.2/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 245.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,059.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 92.1/100K |
| Arson | 15.4/100K |
| 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 | 655 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,527/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2885°N, 96.5576°W |
| County FIPS | 48085 |
Winner: Republican by 11.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 52.2% |
| 55% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,527/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| 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 | 32.4 min |
| Work from Home | 29.3% |