Melissa, Texas
Small Texas city with local appeal
WhereAtHome Score
74.8
Cout of 100
Overview
Melissa is a Texas city with a population of approximately 23,571, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $430,394. Median household income is $138,465.
Key Highlights
- Population of approximately 23,571 (2023 Census estimate)
- Median home value of $430,394 (Zillow ZHVI)
- Median household income of $138,465 (Census ACS)
- Average commute time of 32.6 minutes
- Part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Key Metrics
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Score Breakdown
5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-01-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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