Melissa, TX

Living in Melissa

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 18
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 41
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Schools 63
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Residents

9.5k Population +5.3k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
93% Family Households +9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate21%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household93%
Householder living alone6%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$118k Median Household Income +$38k (2010–19)
99% Above Poverty +9% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K2%
$25K to $49K6%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office27%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van83%
Worked at home16%

Housing

$308k Median Home Value +$135k (2010–19)
87% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$683 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later26%
Built 2010 to 201317%
Built 2000 to 200943%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19792%

Home Value

Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K48%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity35%
LP gas2%
Utility gas63%

Crime

Violent Crime in Melissa

United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Collin County19

Property Crime in Melissa

United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Collin County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump71%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 2 0
Feb 47 3 0
Mar 55 4 0
Apr 63 3 0
May 72 6 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 84 3 0
Aug 84 2 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 65 5 0
Nov 54 4 0
Dec 45 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melissa

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado19
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Location Map

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Airports

Airports near Melissa, TX

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Dallas Love Field
35 miles, SW
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