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Melissa
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
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Suburb
Dallas

Melissa

#25 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      C
    Melissa is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 13,671. Melissa is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Melissa offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Melissa and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Melissa are highly rated.
    About Melissa...
    Population
    13,671
    Suburb of
    Dallas
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $328,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,037
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Melissa Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    A minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      65.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      104.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      496
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      14.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      16%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      21%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Melissa

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $127,391
    National
    $69,021
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