Melissa, TX
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Melissa, Texas Summary
Life in Melissa research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Melissa over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Melissa:
The population in Melissa is 15,244.
The median home value in Melissa is $450,384.
The median income in Melissa is $138,465.
The cost of living in Melissa is 123 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Melissa is $2,269.
The unemployment rate in Melissa is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in Melissa is 2.7%.
The average high in Melissa is 75.0° and the average low is 53.5°.
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Melissa, TX Crime Report
Crime in Melissa summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Melissa. Key points include:
There were 69 total crimes in Melissa in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Melissa is 343.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Melissa is 24.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Melissa is 318.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Melissa is -85.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Melissa Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Melissa / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 69 | 343.8 | 2,691.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 24.9 | 446.5 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 91.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 19.9 | 302.5 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 64 | 318.9 | 2,245.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 19.9 | 370.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 55 | 274.0 | 1,587.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 24.9 | 287.0 | 282.7 |
Melissa, TX Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Melissa summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Melissa. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Melissa is 123 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Melissa is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Melissa is $450,384.
The median income in Melissa is $138,465.
Melissa's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Melissa Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Melissa | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 130 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Health | 105 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 139 | 84 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 92 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 119 | 104 | 100 | |
Melissa, TX Weather
The average high in Melissa is 75.0° and the average low is 53.5°.
There are 56.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.3 inches of precipitation each year with 1.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Melissa |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Melissa Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Melissa
The current population in Melissa is 15,244. The population has increased 266.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15,244 | 79.5% |
| 2021 | 8,492 | 10.5% |
| 2020 | 7,682 | 12.2% |
| 2019 | 6,844 | 10.1% |
| 2018 | 6,214 | 9.5% |
| 2017 | 5,675 | 8.9% |
| 2016 | 5,213 | 8.0% |
| 2015 | 4,828 | 9.0% |
| 2014 | 4,429 | 6.4% |
| 2013 | 4,163 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Melissa
Melissa is:
66.4% White with 10,127 White residents.
13.2% African American with 2,005 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
5.6% Asian with 856 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 12 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 1,028 Two Or More residents.
7.9% Hispanic with 1,210 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Melissa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 40.1% | 58.9% |
| African American | 13.2% | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 39.9% | 18.7% |
Gender in Melissa
Melissa is 50.6% female with 7,706 female residents.
Melissa is 49.4% male with 7,537 male residents.
| Gender | Melissa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Melissa for adults over 25
0.0% of adults in Melissa completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Melissa completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Melissa completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Melissa completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Melissa completed associate's degree.
40.0% of adults in Melissa completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Melissa completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Melissa completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Melissa completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Melissa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Melissa, Texas
0.9% of households in Melissa earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Melissa earn $10,000 to $14,999.
0.2% of households in Melissa earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.0% of households in Melissa earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Melissa earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.6% of households in Melissa earn $50,000 to $74,999.
4.2% of households in Melissa earn $75,000 to $99,999.
30.0% of households in Melissa earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.9% of households in Melissa earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.0% of households in Melissa earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Melissa | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 0.2% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.0% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 4.2% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 30.0% | 16.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.9% | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.0% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
