Melissa, TX vs Rowlett, 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.
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Rowlett
72.8
#833 nationally
Melissa leads in crime level (1.0 vs 4.2). Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $110,954). Rowlett leads in cost of living index (112 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Rowlett, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 72.8 (#833) |
| Population | 23,571 | 66,813 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $370,262 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $110,954 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 19 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Melissa is missing data for 1 metric that Rowlett has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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72.8 Score
Rowlett, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$370,262
Population
66,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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