At a Glance
Median Income
$137,875
$46,119 per capita
Home Value
$430,300
Zillow: $435,030
Median Rent
$2,341/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
679/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.2%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Melissa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melissa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melissa a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melissa residents earn a median household income of $137,875 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,119. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melissa is $430,300 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,030. Median rent is $2,341/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2014.
Safety & Crime
Melissa reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 679/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
52.2% of adults in Melissa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melissa has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population17,497
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density1,527/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,875
Per Capita$46,119
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$430,300
Rent$2,341
Ownership88.3%
Zillow$435,030
Housing Units4,963
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent63/100K
Property679/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation655 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Melissa was built in 2014.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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