Melissa, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
17,497
Population
1,527/sq mi density
$137,875
Median Income
$46,119 per capita
$430,300
Home Value
$422,271 Zillow
$2,341
Median Rent
34.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
36
Violent Crime/100K
349 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$137,875 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$430,300 home value, $2,341/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
17,497
Census 2023
Population Density
1,527
per square mile
Land Area
11.5
square miles (29.7 km²)
Median Age
36.5 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 17.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.7% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
66.5%
Black
17.7%
Hispanic
13.6%
Asian
4.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 80.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 16.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
80.5%
Spanish
16.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
11.2%
Veterans
7.6%
27% above US avg (6%)
Disability
8.4%
35% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.3%
50% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.433
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 17,497 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,527 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.5 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.5% |
| Female | 50.5% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.5% |
| Black or African American | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.6% |
| Asian | 4.7% |
Language
| English Only | 80.5% |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 11.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% |
| Disability | 8.4% |
| Health Insurance | 95.7% |
| Uninsured | 4.3% |
| Broadband Access | 98.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.433 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |