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Melissa, TX
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Population: 13,671
Home Price: $328,600
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Overview
Melissa is a small city in the state of Texas with a population of 13,671. Melissa has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(A) Excellent
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
30.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Melissa, TX
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Melissa
Texas
United States
Per Capita Income
$39,597
$30,264
$32,693
Median Household Income
$127,391
$64,807
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
12.7%
10.5%
Age
Melissa
Texas
United States
Median Age
36.5
39.0
42.3
Gender
Melissa
Texas
United States
Male
45.6%
50.0%
49.8%
Female
54.4%
50.0%
50.2%
Race
Melissa
Texas
United States
White
75.7%
76.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
10.0%
6.3%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
5.2%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.9%
5.3%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.0%
10.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Melissa
Texas
United States
Median Home Price
$328,600
$166,364
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,719
$797
$801
Family Households
74.7%
74.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
12.9%
12.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
88.4%
74.1%
72.9%
Renters
11.6%
25.9%
27.1%
Education
Melissa
Texas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.7%
9.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
17.6%
17.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.3%
22.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
7.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
32.8%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Melissa
Texas
United States
Mathematics
71.2%
48.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
67.8%
45.2%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Melissa
Texas
United States
Murder
0.0
2.8
3.0
Rape
17.9
43.3
38.0
Robbery
0.0
35.2
40.7
Assault
44.7
205.7
188.5
Property Crime
Melissa
Texas
United States
Burglary
89.3
359.8
336.1
Theft
580.6
1390.1
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
8.9
162.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
8.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Melissa, TX
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
red wine
blue cheese
delicious food
steak
cafe
wine
chili
sausages
ice cream
street tacos
italian
flavors
bustelo
brisket
cooking
local restaurants
beer
distilled spirits
meat
bread
football
college football
video games
sports analyst
country music
youth sports
athlete
basketball
tennis
teams
soccer
golf
pro wrestling
baseball
wrestling
recruiting
volleyball
mlb
athletics
nfl
inspired by
theatre
library
digital art
fine arts
commissions open
mixed media
artists
graphic design
canvas
icon
collection
gallery
synthesizing
logos
collections
crafters
photography
creative
poetry
spending time
sports cards
video games
autos
adventures
single dad
books
card collector
heinnn
kidsfamily
collector
fitness
action figures
computers
photography
anime
various flavors
bodybuilding
outdoors
memes
sports
theatre
tv
pro wrestling
drama
arts
outdoor event
entertainers
journalism
outdoor
award winning
comedy
celebrity
promotions
hiphop rampb
corporate
indie film
producer
photography
indie
sports
winter
space
arts
summer
pool
beach
swimming pool
photography
lawn
familyfriendly
facility
aquarium
barefoot
fishing
mountain
skiing
nature
hiking kayaking
cycling
ebay
handmade
home depot
gift cards
online shopping
tees
cafe
shopping center
gas station
pharmacy
candles
kegerator
gamestop
retailer
mall
pickup
gift shop
collections
local restaurants
crafters
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