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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Sophia Diaz

Day-to-day life in Melissa, TX

So, I work in retail and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,341 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It'...

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Owen Edwards

Studio apartments in Melissa -options?

OK so I'm originally from Chicago and The median home value here is around $430,300, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Patrick C.

Is Melissa getting better or worse?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $137,875 in Melissa. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think?

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Patrick C.

Honest thoughts on life in Melissa

Hi all, The median home value here is around $430,300, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Sophia Diaz

Anyone work in healthcare in Melissa?

Hey everyone, With a population of 17,497, Melissa is a small town. You can expect to pay around $2,341 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Melissa sits at 62.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $137,875 in Melissa. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I th...

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Quinn Evans

Living in Melissa -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 17,497 people. The median home value here is around $430,300, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is dece...

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Patrick C.

Melissa housing prices -when will it stop?

So, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $137,875, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $430,300 on average. Household incomes average around $137,875 in Melissa. With a population of 17,497, Melissa...

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Quinn Evans

Job market in Melissa for tech?

Hey everyone, The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs?

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Quinn Evans

Housing market in Melissa right now

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $430,300 on average. The median home value here is around $430,300, which is pretty steep. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this?

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Lydia Rogers

What to expect moving to Melissa?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $430,300 on average. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young...

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