Melissa, TX vs University Park, 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
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
Melissa leads in cost of living index (125 vs 245). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $138,465). University Park leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 23,571 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 61 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 245 |
| 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 University Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
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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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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