Johns Creek, GA vs Melissa, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Johns Creek
71.3
#997 nationally
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Johns Creek leads in median household income ($153,882 vs $138,465). Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 133). Johns Creek leads in average commute (31.2 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johns Creek, GA | Melissa, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#997) | 74.8 (#551) |
| Population | 81,108 | 23,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $704,500 | $430,394 |
| Median Household Income | $153,882 | $138,465 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Johns Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.3 Score
Johns Creek, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$704,500
Population
81,108
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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