Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Melissa, TX
$475,000Median listing price
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About Melissa
Melissa is a city in Collin County and part of the Dallas metropolitan area; population was 4,695 at the 2010 census and 13,901 in 2020 (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026), with estimates above 30,000 by 2025. Straddling US-75 north of McKinney, it is one of the metro's fastest-growing corridors, absorbing master-planned communities.
Home prices in Melissa
The median listing price in Melissa is $475,000.
Top places in Melissa
- Zadow Park — the city's main park with sports fields.
- Melissa's historic downtown strip along the railroad.
- New master-planned community amenity centers (Liberty, North Creek).
- Nearby McKinney National Airport and historic downtown McKinney.
Commuting from Melissa
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~50–60 minutes via US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~80–95 minutes via US-75 / I-35W (approximate).
Melissa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Melissa, TX?
The median listing price in Melissa is $475,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Melissa, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~50–60 minutes via US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.