Melissa, TX

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.

4.0 /5.0

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17,497 Population 1,527/sq mi density

$137,875 Median Income $46,119 per capita

$430,300 Home Value $435,030 Zillow

$2,341 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent

65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr

63 Violent Crime/100K 679 property/100K

Overall

4.0 / 5.0

Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

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Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$137,875 median income, 2.6% unemployment

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Affordability

4.9 / 5.0

$430,300 home value, $2,341/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

63 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)

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Education

5.0 / 5.0

52.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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UFO Sightings

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1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Melissa, TX.

Name	Year	Description
Melissa, TX	2009	Red orb&#44 no noise&#44 stationary for about 30 minutes&#44 above farmland with horses & cattle&#44 black choppers in the same area next day.