What is Celina's Realust Score?

Celina has a Realust Score of 87 out of 100 (A-, Great), which ranks #18 of 84 North Texas cities. That is 85 from eight weighted categories plus a 2-point price-tier bonus.

How much does a home cost in Celina, TX?

The median home price in Celina is $511,903. Prices changed -9.2% over the past year and +11.6% over five years.

How good are the schools in Celina?

Celina's primary school district is Celina ISD (rated 7.6/10, district grade A, Top 16% in Texas). It scores 86/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Celina has a safety grade of B, with 0.79 violent and 7.06 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Its Realust Safety score is 81/100.

How long is the commute from Celina?

The average commute in Celina is 33 minutes. It is 42 mi to downtown Dallas and 37.8 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Celina, TX?

Celina has 34,268 residents, a change of +208.3% over five years. The median household income is $170,894.

Living in Celina, TX: Cost, Schools & Safety (2026)

Celina

Realust Score

↘ -9.2% 1-year

↗ +11.6% 5-year

'20'21'22'23'24'25

Snapshot

Celina, TX is a hyper-growth North Texas suburb at the far north end of Collin County that still keeps a noticeable “small-town” thread—especially around its historic downtown square and local events—while miles of master-planned neighborhoods keep expanding outward.

The housing mix skews newer, with a lot of large subdivisions, bigger homes, and community amenities (pools, trails, playgrounds), plus some remaining semi-rural pockets on the edges where the land-and-space feel is part of the draw. Life here is very car-dependent: you’ll have more everyday options each year, but many people still rely on Frisco, Prosper, McKinney, and Plano for major shopping, dining, and specialized services. Commutes typically run south via the Dallas North Tollway, Preston Road, or across US-380, where congestion and construction can swing drive times more than you’d expect. Schools are a major factor—many addresses feed Celina ISD, but boundaries can vary by neighborhood, so it’s worth confirming zoning on any specific home. The upside is newer housing, strong community energy, and long-run upside as the area fills in; the tradeoffs are ongoing construction, increasing traffic, and costs (taxes/HOA/new-build pricing) that have risen with demand.

34,268

Population

+208.3% in 5 years

$511,903

Median Home Price

−9.2% in 1 year

$170,894

Median Income

Average $194,349

7.6/10

School Rating

Celina ISD

✓ Pros

Modern builds with community pools, trails, and clubhouses
Highly rated Celina ISD – Known for strong academics and new school facilities
Small-town feel with upscale growth creating a blend of country roots and luxury suburban living
Rapid development supports long-term property value growth

✗ Cons

Long commute to Dallas often 50–65 minutes depending on traffic
Ongoing development impacts roads and scenery
Limited retail and dining (currently) many amenities still being built
Higher home prices in new communities – Luxury developments dominate the market

Best for Remote Workers

Realust Score

A- – Great

💰 Prosperity

🎓 Schools

🛡️ Safety

🌳 Lifestyle

🏷️ Affordability

📊 Market

🚗 Commute

📈 Growth

Demographics

Population

34,268Total Population

688.3People per sq mile

+208.3%5-Year Growth

Mobility & Migration

13.9%Moved Last Year

86.1%Same Home 1+ Year

1.8%From Out of State

4.1%From Different County

⚖️ Balanced community with healthy mix of long-term and new residents.

Age Distribution

31.7%Under 18

13.5%25-34

21.0%35-44

9.4%65+

Median Age: 34.7 years

Households

3.3Avg Household Size

92.4%Family Households

92.7%Homeownership Rate

57.5%With Kids

82.0%Married

6.4%Single Parent

4.8%Living Alone

1.4%Seniors Alone

Education Level

High School+96.9%

Bachelor's+64.3%

Graduate Degree23.0%

Connectivity & Remote Work

98.5%Broadband Access

100.0%Have Computer

33.3%Work From Home

🌟 High remote work area - great for professionals seeking work-life balance!

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White

57.5%

Asian

16.7%

Hispanic/Latino

14.2%

Two or More

12.9%

South Asian

10.8%

Black

9.9%

Other

2.4%

Native American

0.4%

Pacific Islander

0.2%

Foreign Born: 21.0%

Real Estate

💡 Market Insights

🐢

Patient Market

Homes take about 82 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.

🤝

Typical Negotiations

Homes selling at 96.7% of asking — expect 3-5% negotiation room.

🔥

High Buyer Demand

46% of listings are already under contract — expect competition.

🏗️

Major Growth Area

96% of listings are new builds — this area is expanding rapidly.

Home Prices

$215Per Sq Ft

$469,890Starter Home

$511,903Median Price

$1,040,990Premium Home

Market Trends

🏠 Home Prices

↓ -9.2%

1-Year Change

+11.6%

5-Year Change

🏢 Rent Prices

↓ -2.6%

1-Year Change

📊 Home values are cooling while rents are declining. (Source: Redfin, Zillow)

Market Health

224Active Listings

82Median Days on Market

45.9%Under Contract

12%Price Reduced

96.7%Sale-to-List Ratio

🔥 Seller's market: about 3.9 months of homes for sale, so expect less room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$916/moCheaper to Rent

3.9 moSeller's market

4.5%Rental Yield

3xIncome to Buy

-4%vs Region Avg

🏠 Remote Work Fit 100

Excellent for remote workers

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 65

Good for families

💼 Investment 89

Strong potential

Typical Home

2,997Sq Ft

4Beds

3.8Baths

9,605Lot Sq Ft

2025Year Built

2.3-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family100%

Townhome0%

Condo0%

Common Features

Pool0.5%

Garage99.5%

Single Story28%

Fireplace9%

Central Air5%

Costs & Ownership

$2,835Est. Monthly Payment

$1,919Median Rent

$95/moAvg HOA Fee

5%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

0%Rental VacancyLow (Good)

0/10Low Risk

96%New Construction

$143,930Per Bedroom

Lifestyle

Explore Celina on Google Maps

🍽️ 60+Restaurants 🌳 14Parks 💪 20Gyms 🛒 1Grocery ☕ 16Coffee 🍺 8Bars 👶 60+Daycares 🏥 2Hospitals 💊 7Pharmacies 🦷 17Dentists 📚 1Libraries 🐕 60+Dog Parks 🏛️ 1Museums 🎬 Theaters

Click any category to explore on Google Maps. Numbers are places within 5 miles.

Rural

Best For: Future Focused Homebuyers Families Wanting Top Schools North Dallas Commuters ★ Remote Workers

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly8

Outdoor Activities4.7

Nightlife4.7

Health & Fitness7.3

Diversity8

Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants

14Parks

20Gyms

1Grocery

16Coffee

8Bars

60+Daycares

2Hospitals

7Pharmacies

17Dentists

1Libraries

60+Dog Parks

1Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Celina, weighted by where people live. #61 of 84 cities. Its most walkable areas reach 59, and 6% of residents live somewhere walkable (50+).

8Walk Score

25Bike Score

N/ATransit Score

Local life in Celina

Celina's historic square sits along Walnut Street, Ohio Drive, Pecan Street and Louisiana Drive, east of Preston Road (SH 289). It is still small: a few blocks of older storefronts, with most new retail out on Preston Road.

707Acres of city parkland, per Celina Parks & Recreation²

86.55 miTrails counted by the city (includes trails inside master-planned communities)²

27 minDrive to downtown Frisco, off-peak⁴⁰

54 minDrive to downtown Dallas, off-peak⁴⁰

6,354Celina ISD students, 2026 (up 170% since 2016)³⁵

B (85)Celina ISD 2025-26 TEA rating^36,37

Day-to-day Celina^{1,2,8,9,13,16,18,20,22,25,26,28,31,33,34}

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1Heyday
2Toasted Walnut Table and Market
3Lucy's on the Square
4Walmart Supercenter
5Costco Wholesale
6Old Celina Park
7Founders Station Park
8Bothwell Elementary
9Lykins Elementary
10Martin Elementary
11O'Dell Elementary
12Vasquez Elementary
13Willard Middle School
14Moore Middle School
15Light Farms Elementary (Prosper ISD)
16Sam Johnson Elementary (Prosper ISD)
17Celina ISD Administration
18Methodist Celina Medical Center
19City Hall & Public Library
20Police Department
21Fire Station 1
22Fire Station 2
23Ralph O'Dell Senior Center
24Parks & Recreation Admin
25Former Forge 1912 site (city-owned)

Food & coffeeShopsParksSchoolsHealth careCity servicesLocations are approximate.

Wilson Creek Park and Sprouts are intersection-level. Routing origin: downtown square (33.3248, -96.7844). Off the map (farther out): H-E-B (Prosper), Celina High School, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney.

Celina's year, month by month^8,10

Month	Event	Where
March-November (monthly)	Friday Night Markets	Historic Downtown Square
May	Celina Cajun Fest	Historic Downtown Square
July	Splash & Blast	Downtown
October	Beware! Of the Square	Historic Downtown Square
November	Christmas on the Square	Historic Downtown Square
Seasonal	Music and movie nights	Historic Downtown Square

Recurring city events; months reflect recent years. 2026-27 dates not confirmed. The city says it holds 25+ events a year.

Drive times from downtown Celina⁴⁰

Downtown Frisco (The Star)18.1 mi27 min
Legacy West, Plano20.3 mi28 min
Downtown McKinney19.2 mi31 min
Downtown Denton28.7 mi45 min
Dallas Love Field39.5 mi53 min
Downtown Dallas41.8 mi54 min
DFW Airport40.8 mi56 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine. Free-flow times; weekday rush hour on Preston Rd. and the Dallas North Tollway adds time.

What's in town vs. nearby^{7,8,9,10,14,16,18,20,22,24,25,26,27,28}

Need	In Celina	Nearest outside town
Full grocery	Walmart Supercenter (1771 Preston Rd., 2026); Costco (3445 S. Preston Rd., Aug 2026); Brookshire's (SE side, unconfirmed); Sprouts planned 2027	H-E-B, 2145 W. Frontier Pkwy., Prosper
H-E-B	Site owned on Preston Rd. at future Outer Loop; no date	H-E-B Prosper (Frontier Pkwy.)
Emergency room / hospital	Methodist Celina Medical Center, 1500 S. Dallas Pkwy.	Baylor Scott & White - McKinney, 5252 W. University Dr.
Pharmacy	Not confirmed (likely in Walmart/Costco)	Prosper and Frisco
Library	142 N. Ohio St.; new Downtown Center library due end of 2026	-
Sit-down dining	Heyday, Toasted Walnut, Lucy's on the Square, others on the square and Preston Rd.	More choice in Prosper and Frisco
Big-box / home improvement	The Home Depot, Academy (Preston Rd., Aug 2026)	-
Sports parks	Old Celina Park; Wilson Creek Park in development	-
College	Collin College Celina Campus	Collin College campuses in Frisco and McKinney

In-town items confirmed from 2025-2026 sources except where marked.

Read the full local life guide

Downtown: a small square in the middle of a big rebuild

Food and drink is the main draw. Heyday (322 W. Walnut St.) opened on the square in 2024 and serves American food and cocktails. Toasted Walnut Table and Market is at 304 W. Walnut St. Lucy's on the Square (127 N. Ohio St.) serves comfort food and pies. The Forge 1912 steakhouse at 132 N. Louisiana Dr. closed in 2025, and the city bought the property in January 2026.

A lot is changing. A city parking garage with nearly 400 public spaces opened in fall 2025. The $59 million Downtown Center, with a new public library about ten times the size of the current one, rooftop event space and city offices, is due to open by the end of 2026. In June 2026 the council reviewed a plan to turn southbound Ohio Drive into a boardwalk and extend the square, with construction penciled in for 2028-29. A private developer plans a two-story building at 102 N. Ohio St. and a restaurant renovation of the Mayer Building at 313 W. Pecan St. Expect construction downtown for several years.

The calendar runs through the square

The city says it holds more than 25 events a year, most on the historic square. The anchors are Cajun Fest in May, Splash & Blast in July, Beware! Of the Square in October and Christmas on the Square in November. Friday Night Markets run monthly from March through November, and the city adds seasonal music and movie nights. We did not confirm 2026 or 2027 dates, so check the city calendar.

Parks, trails and lakes

Old Celina Park (12670 FM 428) is the main sports park. A $13.5 million expansion that opened in 2021 added four lighted turf ball fields, a concessions building, concrete trails and a 400-space lot. It also has multipurpose fields, a catch-and-release fishing pond, a lit pavilion, the Storybook Trail and a new playground. Founders Station Park (135 N. Louisiana Dr.), a block from the square, has tennis and basketball courts, a gazebo, a playground and horseshoe pits.

Wilson Creek Park, about 100 acres on the city's southeast side, is in progress. Its 2023 master plan calls for a four-field diamond complex, multipurpose fields, pickleball and tennis courts, ponds, trails, a dog park, a splash pad, disc golf and an amphitheater. One recent guide lists a late-2026 opening; we did not confirm that date. Ousley Park, a linear park downtown, is planned.

The city counts 707 park acres and 86.55 miles of trails, a figure that includes trails built inside master-planned communities, many of which are HOA-run. Lewisville Lake's Little Elm shore is about 31 minutes away and Ray Roberts Lake about 33 minutes.

Errands: the big boxes arrived in 2026

Celina's grocery and big-box options grew fast this year. Its first Walmart Supercenter, about 200,000 sq ft at 1771 Preston Rd. in the Shawnee Trail development, opened in spring 2026. Costco opened at 3445 S. Preston Rd. on Aug. 26, 2026, with a gas station, and The Home Depot and Academy Sports + Outdoors opened on Preston Road within days. A Sprouts Farmers Market is planned at Frontier Parkway and Preston Road, targeted for early 2027. H-E-B owns about 15 acres on Preston Road at the future Outer Loop but has not announced a date. The H-E-B on Frontier Parkway, on the Prosper side of the line, is the closest one now.

Methodist Celina Medical Center, at 1500 S. Dallas Pkwy., offers emergency care, cardiology, stroke care and maternity. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-McKinney (5252 W. University Dr.) is the other nearby full hospital. City Hall and the library share 142 N. Ohio St. until the Downtown Center opens.

Schools

Most of Celina is in Celina ISD. Parts of the south side, including Light Farms, are in Prosper ISD, so check the district for any address. Celina ISD had 6,354 students in 2026, up 170% since 2016. For 2026-27 it runs five elementaries (Bothwell, Lykins, Martin, O'Dell and Vasquez), the new Willard Middle School for grades 5-6, Moore Middle School for grades 7-8, and Celina High School (3455 N. Preston Rd.). The district's early childhood school closed, and pre-K moved to the elementaries. Three more elementaries are set for 2027. TEA rated Celina ISD a B (85) for 2025-26. Prosper ISD was rated A. We did not confirm 2026 campus ratings.

Getting around and public safety

Preston Road (SH 289) runs north-south through the middle of town. The Dallas North Tollway runs along the west side. Off-peak, downtown Frisco is about 27 minutes away, Legacy West in Plano 28, downtown McKinney 31, downtown Dallas 54, Love Field 53 and DFW Airport 56. Rush hour on Preston Road and the Tollway adds time. We found no public transit service.

Celina runs its own police department (110 N. Colorado St.) and fire department. Fire stations we confirmed are at 1413 S. Preston Rd. and 1805 Light Farms Way. More stations may have opened as the city grew.

Not confirmed yet

2026 TEA campus ratings for Celina ISD schools, and Prosper ISD campuses serving Celina.
Exact 2026-27 grade spans at Celina ISD elementaries (PK-4 vs. PK-5).
Which Prosper ISD middle and high schools serve Celina addresses; addresses of Lilyana and Boyer elementaries.
Whether any part of Celina's city limits is in Denton ISD or Little Elm ISD.
Wilson Creek Park opening date and current acreage.
Acreage of Old Celina Park and Founders Station Park.
Downtown Center street address and opening date.
Brookshire's street address, and in-town pharmacies.
Urgent care clinics in Celina; Methodist Celina's opening date and bed count.
Current number of fire stations, EMS provider, ISO rating and police staffing.
2026 and 2027 dates for Cajun Fest, Splash & Blast, Beware! Of the Square and Christmas on the Square.
Whether Torchy's Tacos (3505 S. Preston Rd.) has opened.
Collin College Celina Campus address.

Questions people ask

Is there a grocery store in Celina?

Yes. A Walmart Supercenter opened at 1771 Preston Rd. in spring 2026 and Costco opened at 3445 S. Preston Rd. in August 2026. A Brookshire's operates on the southeast side. Sprouts is planned for early 2027, and H-E-B owns a site on Preston Road with no opening date. The closest H-E-B now is on Frontier Parkway in Prosper.

Does Celina have a hospital?

Methodist Celina Medical Center at 1500 S. Dallas Pkwy. offers emergency care, cardiology, stroke care and maternity. Baylor Scott & White-McKinney is the other nearby full hospital.

How long is the drive from Celina to Dallas?

About 54 minutes to downtown Dallas off-peak, roughly 42 miles. Frisco is about 27 minutes, Legacy West in Plano about 28, and DFW Airport about 56. Rush hour adds time.

What school district is Celina in?

Mostly Celina ISD, which had 6,354 students in 2026 and was rated B (85) for 2025-26. Parts of south Celina, including Light Farms, are in Prosper ISD, which was rated A. Check the district for any address.

What's happening to downtown Celina?

A parking garage opened in 2025, the Downtown Center with a new library is due by the end of 2026, and the city is planning a larger square with a boardwalk on Ohio Drive, with construction penciled in for 2028-29. Private projects are planned at 102 N. Ohio St. and 313 W. Pecan St.

What events does Celina hold?

More than 25 a year, mostly on the square. The main ones are Cajun Fest (May), Splash & Blast (July), Beware! Of the Square (October), Christmas on the Square (November), and monthly Friday Night Markets from March to November.

How many parks does Celina have?

The city counts 707 acres of parkland and 86.55 miles of trails, including trails in master-planned communities. Old Celina Park on FM 428 is the main sports park, and the 100-acre Wilson Creek Park is under development.

Is there public transit in Celina?

We found no bus or rail service. Getting around takes a car, mainly on Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway.

Sources (40) · checked Oct 28, 2026

Seasonal Temperatures

January55°37° low

April74°54° low

July94°76° low

October77°57° low

Annual Conditions

219Sunny Days/Year

146Rainy Days/Year

52.4"Annual Rainfall

🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Crime & Safety

Safety Overview

BSafety Grade

0.79Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

7.06Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault79.93

Robbery0

Murder0

Rape39.97

Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary379.68

Theft927.22

Vehicle Theft35.97

Rates per 100,000 residents

Job Market

Income

$170,894Median Household

$194,349Average Household

$58,904Per Capita

Employment

2.8%Unemployment Rate

+25.1%Job Growth / yr

4.7%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+

57.5%

$100k-$150k

18.2%

$75k-$100k

6.5%

$50k-$75k

6.8%

$25k-$50k

6.8%

Under $25k

4.2%

Education

School District

Celina ISDPrimary District

ADistrict Grade

Top 16%State Ranking

Schools

4Elementary

1Middle

1High School

🏆 Top-Rated Schools (3 A-rated schools in Celina)

🎒 Elementary Schools

TOMMIE DOBIE BOTHWELL EL

(90)

O'DELL EL

(89)

📚 Middle Schools

JERRY & LINDA MOORE MIDDLE

(91)

🎓 High Schools

CELINA H S

(90)

Source: Texas Education Agency 2024-25 Accountability Ratings

Academic Info

15.9:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

98.2%Graduation RateA

1.1%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

93%Took SAT/ACT

22.0%College ReadyC

31.2%TSI Ready

College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT | TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Transportation

Mobility Scores

8Walk Score

25Bike Score

N/ATransit Score

Commute

33Avg Minutes

59.3%Drive Alone

6.5%Carpool

33.3%Work from Home

Distance To

42 miDowntown Dallas

37.8 miDFW Airport

38.7 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

6Public Stations

0DC Fast Ports

14Level 2 Ports

Networks: ChargePoint Network Blink Network

Drive to major employers from Celina

Rush-hour drive times from the center of Celina, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
The StarFrisco	32 min	24 min	16.7 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco	33 min	25 min	17 mi
RaytheonMcKinney	33 min	29 min	16.3 mi
Legacy WestPlano	37 min	25 min	18.9 mi
Capital OnePlano	39 min	27 min	19.8 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano	40 min	27 min	19.8 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano	41 min	29 min	20.7 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano	42 min	29 min	19.8 mi

Show all 36 workplaces

Workplace	8 AM rush	No traffic	Distance
Toyota North America HQPlano	42 min	29 min	20 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton	42 min	40 min	26 mi
University of North TexasDenton	48 min	46 min	28.1 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano	53 min	37 min	26.3 mi
State Farm CityLineRichardson	54 min	39 min	33 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson	54 min	37 min	32.4 mi
UT DallasRichardson	54 min	38 min	30 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas	57 min	36 min	29.6 mi
McKessonLas Colinas	58 min	41 min	37.6 mi
DFW AirportDFW	62 min	45 min	38.8 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth	64 min	60 min	49.2 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving	64 min	47 min	40.5 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving	65 min	47 min	40.8 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas	66 min	43 min	35.1 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth	69 min	50 min	46.7 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake	71 min	52 min	47.7 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake	71 min	52 min	48.8 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas	75 min	47 min	38.3 mi
Uptown DallasDallas	75 min	47 min	39.6 mi
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington	76 min	59 min	52.9 mi
SMUUniversity Park	76 min	48 min	37 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas	76 min	48 min	39.4 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas	77 min	49 min	40.1 mi
Downtown DallasDallas	78 min	49 min	40.9 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field	79 min	50 min	39.5 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas	84 min	52 min	42.6 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth	84 min	65 min	60.5 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth	94 min	74 min	70.5 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost of Living

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall100

Housing113

Utilities97

Groceries100

Transportation102

Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142

💧 Water $52

🔥 Gas $44

📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)

$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate

2.2%Property Tax Rate

Hidden costs in Celina

2.02%Base 2025 tax rate, Collin County side (city + Celina ISD + county + college), before exemptions^1,2,3,4

$603,648Average taxable value of a Celina home used in the city's FY2025-26 budget⁶

~$861/moEstimated property tax on that home with a standard homestead, no PID or MUD^1,2,3,4

27Public improvement districts listed by the city, each billing a yearly per-lot assessment on top of taxes⁹

$344–$6,042/yrRange of 2026-27 PID installments per home in the PID plans checked^{10,11,12,13,14}

~$153/moRealust estimate of a city water, sewer, trash and drainage bill at 8,000 gallons¹⁶

Where a typical Celina homestead tax bill goes (2025)^1,2,3,4,6

$10,332/yr

Celina ISD$5,605/yr
City of Celina$3,479/yr
Collin County$856/yr
Collin College$392/yr

Homestead at $603,648, Collin County side, no PID or MUD, owner under 65. A PID adds $344 to $6,042 a year depending on subdivision, phase and lot width.

Base 2025 tax rate: Celina vs. nearby cities²

Celina (Prosper ISD, Collin)2.02%
Celina (Celina ISD, Collin)2.02%
Anna2.00%
Celina (Celina ISD, Denton)1.97%
Little Elm1.96%
Prosper1.95%
Melissa1.91%
Princeton1.88%
McKinney1.75%
Frisco1.68%

Collin County cities shown with their main ISD and Collin County + Collin College (0.2306); Little Elm on the Denton side. Excludes PIDs and MUDs, which are common in Celina.

Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)^2,16,19,25

$1,269/mo

Property tax (homestead, no PID)$861/mo
City water, sewer, trash, drainage (est.)$153/mo
Electric (CoServ, 1,000 kWh)$130/mo
HOA (Light Farms)$125/mo

Homeowners insurance and internet are not included because neither was sourced. A PID would add about $29 to $504 a month.

Utility providers by area^{16,17,18,19,20,21,22}

Service	Main provider	Other providers by address	Notes
Electric	Oncor wires with retail choice in some areas	Grayson-Collin Electric Co-op; CoServ (no retail choice)	GCEC $25 + 14.7¢/kWh; CoServ $15 + 11.5¢/kWh (Oct. 2026)
Water & sewer	City of Celina	Mustang SUD (e.g. Sutton Fields); Marilee SUD	City: $24.56 water base + $25.54 sewer base
Trash & recycling	City contract on city bill	Mustang customers billed same rates	$17.74 trash + $3.97 recycling + tax
Stormwater	City of Celina		$4.90–$13.25 a month by tier
Natural gas	Atmos Energy	CoServ Gas (e.g. Sutton Fields)
Internet	Varies by address	GCEC fiber, Optimum/Suddenlink, AT&T, Spectrum, Verizon	Prices not sourced

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The tax bill is the biggest hidden cost

A home inside Celina's city limits on the Collin County side pays four taxing units: Celina ISD at 1.2089, the city at 0.5764, Collin County at 0.1493 and Collin College at 0.0812. All rates are per $100 of value. Together that is about 2.02% before exemptions, a little above Anna and Prosper and well above Frisco and McKinney.

The city has no general homestead exemption, so city tax applies to full value. Celina ISD takes $140,000 off a homestead, Collin County takes 5%, and Collin College takes 20% according to title-company tables. Owners 65 and older get $30,000 off the city value and a school tax ceiling.

The city's budget uses an average home value of $603,648. With a standard homestead and no PID, that home owes about $10,330 a year, or $861 a month, an effective rate of about 1.71%. The same house as a rental would owe about $12,170.

Most new subdivisions carry a PID

Celina lists 27 public improvement districts. Each PID bills a flat yearly installment per lot, separate from the tax rate, to repay bonds for roads, water lines and parks. The amount depends on the phase and the lot width.

In the 2026-27 plans checked, installments range from about $344 to $6,042 a year. A 60-foot lot in Creeks of Legacy Phase 1 pays about $2,090. The same lot width in Ten Mile Creek's first improvement area pays about $4,800, and a Phase 2 lot in the Mustang Lakes annex pays about $4,890. On the typical home, that turns an $861 monthly tax bill into roughly $1,035 to $1,260.

Some ETJ areas sit in Collin County MUDs or WCIDs, which levy about $0.89 to $1.10 per $100 instead of the city rate. Look up the exact address with the appraisal district and read the seller's PID and MUD notices before you sign.

School district and county change the total a little

Several large south-side communities, including Light Farms, Mustang Lakes and Sutton Fields, are in Prosper ISD rather than Celina ISD. Prosper ISD's rate is 1.2141, about $24 a year more on the typical home. Homes on the Denton County side pay Denton County's 0.1859 and no college district, which nets out slightly lower.

Electric depends on whose lines serve you

Three electric providers serve Celina. Oncor areas shop retail plans. Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative and CoServ are co-ops, and their members cannot shop. GCEC charges $25 a month plus about 14.7¢ per kWh, about $172 at 1,000 kWh. CoServ charges $15 plus about 11.5¢ per kWh in October 2026, about $130 at 1,000 kWh. Both adjust monthly, and summer use pushes bills higher.

Water, trash and drainage

The city bills water, wastewater, trash, recycling and a drainage fee together. At 8,000 gallons of water and a 6,000-gallon winter sewer average, the bill comes to about $153 a month by Realust's math from the city's rate page. Water above 10,000 gallons costs more per gallon, so lawn watering raises summer bills.

Some subdivisions, such as Sutton Fields, get water and sewer from Mustang Special Utility District instead. Its base charges are higher, about $96 a month before water use. Atmos Energy provides gas in most of the city, and CoServ Gas serves some newer areas.

HOA, commute and rent

HOA dues vary widely. Recent figures run about $46 a month in Sutton Fields, $125 in Light Farms, $147 to $169 in Mustang Lakes and about $167 at Del Webb at Legacy Hills, which also has a PID.

The average Celina worker's commute is about 33 minutes. Preston Road is toll-free, while the Dallas North Tollway and Sam Rayburn Tollway charge tolls. The Census median gross rent was about $2,064 a month in the 2019–2023 survey.

Not confirmed yet

What do internet plans cost from GCEC fiber, AT&T and Optimum in Celina?
What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $600,000 home in Celina?
What share of city parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area?
What are the PID installments for Legacy Hills, Wells South, Sutton Fields II and The Lakes at Mustang Ranch?
What are typical HOA dues in Lilyana, Bluewood, Ownsby Farms and Cross Creek Meadows?
What are drive times and toll costs from Celina to Frisco, Plano and downtown Dallas?
What impact and tap fees apply to a new single-family home?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Celina, TX?

On the Collin County side, the 2025 base rate is about 2.02% (city 0.5764, Celina ISD 1.2089, Collin County 0.1493, Collin College 0.0812). On the Denton County side it is about 1.97%. Many subdivisions add a PID assessment on top.

How much are property taxes on a $600,000 home in Celina?

About $10,330 a year ($861 a month) with a standard homestead exemption and no PID, based on 2025 rates. A PID adds roughly $340 to $6,040 a year, depending on subdivision and lot.

Does Celina have a homestead exemption?

The city has no general homestead exemption but gives $30,000 to owners 65 and older or disabled. The school district exempts $140,000, and Collin County exempts 5%.

What is a PID in Celina and how much does it cost?

A public improvement district is an area that repays bonds for its roads, utilities and parks through a yearly per-lot assessment. Celina lists 27. In the plans checked, 2026-27 installments range from about $344 to $6,042 a year.

Who provides electricity in Celina?

It depends on the address: Oncor areas with retail choice, Grayson-Collin Electric Cooperative, or CoServ. The two co-ops do not offer retail choice. The city's Resident Dashboard shows the provider by address.

How much is the water bill in Celina?

Inside city limits, water starts at $24.56 a month and wastewater at $25.54 for a standard meter, plus usage. A household using 8,000 gallons pays about $153 a month for water, sewer, trash and drainage, by Realust's estimate.

Is Celina in Celina ISD or Prosper ISD?

Both serve Celina. Light Farms, Mustang Lakes and Sutton Fields are among the communities in Prosper ISD. Check by address.

Sources (27) · checked Oct 28, 2026

What’s coming

Public projects that will change daily life in Celina: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

9Under construction

3Approved

4Announced or proposed

3Opened this year

Under constructionApprovedAnnouncedOpenMajor venue

Under constructionLate 2027

Dallas North Tollway extension

Extends the Tollway north from US 380 to FM 428, adding a faster route between Frisco, Prosper and Celina.

Also in Frisco · Prosper

NTTA project report, May 2026Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionFeb 2027 (city target)

Celina Downtown Center & library

The Downtown Center is a five-level, roughly 115,000 sq ft city building at 100 N. Colorado St. in downtown Celina. It will hold the new Celina Public Library, which grows from about 2,400 sq ft today to 20,000 sq ft or more, plus city offices, meeting rooms and a rooftop terrace. The 400-space garage next door opened in October 2025. The city now plans to open the building in February 2027, not late 2026.

Why it matters: Celina's new city hall and a 26,209 sq ft public library downtown, about 11 times the size of today's.

Community Impact, Dec 2025Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionPhased, date TBD

Ramble master-planned community

Hillwood's 1,380-acre Ramble community between Preston and Custer roads is planned for about 4,000 homes; model homes were expected in April 2026.

Why it matters: Thousands of new homes coming to east Celina.

Citywide

Community Impact, May 2025Checked Oct 2026

ApprovedDate TBD

FM 1385 widening

Planned widening of about 12 miles of FM 1385 from US 380 north to FM 455. Design and right-of-way acquisition are underway; cost and schedule not set.

Why it matters: Relief for a fast-growing north-south route west of Prosper and Celina.

Also in Prosper · Aubrey

Community Impact, May 2026Checked Oct 2026

ApprovedPhased; 2nd high school 2029–31

Celina ISD $2.3B bond: 10 campuses

Voters approved a $2.295B bond in May 2025 for 10 campuses and land, including a second 6A high school expected for 2029-30 or 2030-31 and three elementaries by fall 2027.

Why it matters: Keeps up with booming enrollment; a second high school for Celina.

Citywide

Community Impact, May 2025Checked Oct 2026

Opening soonLimited delivery late 2026

Lake Ralph Hall water supply

Upper Trinity Regional Water District finished the dam's flow-control structure in July 2026; limited deliveries start by year-end as the lake fills over 3–5 years to supply 54M gallons a day.

Why it matters: New long-term water source for fast-growing Upper Trinity member towns.

Also in Aubrey · Pilot Point · Providence Village

Citywide

Community Impact, Jul 2026Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionFall 2028

Doe Branch wastewater plant expansion

UTRWD's $269M expansion raises Doe Branch's capacity from 4 to 12 million gallons/day for Celina and Prosper; the plant now runs ~150% of permit. Pipeline due fall 2027, plant fall 2028.

Why it matters: Prosper projects 13.8% water and 18% sewer rate hikes for FY2026-27.

Also in Prosper

Citywide

Community Impact, Mar 2026Checked Oct 2026

AnnouncedEarly 2027

Sprouts at Frontier & Preston

Sprouts Farmers Market is planned at the northeast corner of Frontier Pkwy. and Preston Rd., with construction expected to start March 2026 and finish in early 2027.

Why it matters: Another grocery option on the Prosper-Celina line.

Also in Prosper

Community Impact, Aug 2025Checked Oct 2026

ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Collin County $817.5M bond

Four props: $475M for non-tolled roads and bridges, $296.5M for courts, jail and probation facilities, $40M for an elections/records building and $6M for parks.

Why it matters: Road and bridge money for growing Collin suburbs; repaid via property tax.

Also in Plano · Frisco · Allen · McKinney · Prosper · Fairview · Lucas · Parker · Wylie · Sachse · Richardson · Anna · Melissa · Princeton · Farmersville · Lavon · Lowry Crossing · New Hope · Blue Ridge · St. Paul · Nevada · Westminster

Citywide

The Wylie News, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026

ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Collin College $600M bond

Funds campus expansions in McKinney, Wylie, Plano, Allen, Celina and Frisco, a McKinney Aviation Academy and new Anna and Royse City campuses. The college expects no tax-rate increase.

Why it matters: More nearby college and job-training seats; no college tax-rate hike expected.

Also in Plano · Frisco · Allen · McKinney · Prosper · Fairview · Lucas · Parker · Wylie · Sachse · Anna · Farmersville · Royse City · Richardson · Princeton · Melissa · Lavon · Lowry Crossing · New Hope · Nevada · St. Paul · Blue Ridge · Westminster · Van Alstyne

Citywide

The Wylie News, Oct 2026Checked Oct 2026

ApprovedDate TBD

Medical City Prosper campus

Prosper P&Z approved a preliminary site plan for a Medical City campus at Frontier Pkwy and Dallas Pkwy: a freestanding ER first, then a hospital and two medical office buildings.

Why it matters: Would be Prosper's first hospital; closer ER for north Prosper and Celina.

Also in Prosper

Community Impact, Aug 2025Checked Oct 2026

AnnouncedFall 2030 (target)

FM 1461 (Frontier Pkwy) widening

TxDOT's $46M widening of FM 1461/Frontier Pkwy from Preston Rd. east to CR 165 follows town water-line relocation; construction is slated for fall 2027, completion fall 2030.

Why it matters: Wider route along the Prosper–Celina line, after years of work.

Also in Prosper · McKinney

Town of Prosper, Jan 2025Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionLikely 2027 (city staff estimate)

Wilson Creek Park, Phase 1

Wilson Creek Park is a planned 100-acre, roughly $50 million city park at Sunset Boulevard and Roseland Parkway in southeast Celina. Phase 1, about $12 million, broke ground Sept. 3, 2025, and centers on two lighted multi-use fields, parking, restrooms, trails and a pond. It was due in fall 2026, but a September 2026 switch to synthetic turf means it will likely open in 2027.

Why it matters: The first phase of Celina's planned 100-acre park, with lighted turf fields and cricket pitches.

Community Impact, Dec 2025Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionCreek and trail work: Nov 2027

Ousley Park

Ousley Park is a roughly 30-acre city park along Doe Branch, next to downtown Celina and the old Bobcat Field. It did not open in fall 2026. Work on the creek and its 12-foot trail began May 18, 2026, and the city expects it done by November 2027. Most of the park's amenities, such as the courts, playground and dog park, are still being designed.

Why it matters: About 30 acres of creek-side park and trail along Doe Branch next to downtown Celina.

Community Impact, Dec 2025Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionFirst homes early 2027

Serenade Texas (about 1,100 homes)

Huffines Communities is building a 468-acre community near Preston and Marilee roads with about 1,100 lots, a 16-acre lake, trails and pools. It broke ground in March 2026.

Why it matters: New homes and more traffic on Preston Road north of downtown Celina.

Candy's Dirt, Apr 2026Checked Oct 2026

Under constructionSelling now

Rainwater Crossing

A 641-acre Celina community planned for more than 1,800 homes over seven phases; model homes opened in May 2026 with Normandy, Centre Living and CB JENI building.

Why it matters: More rooftops for fast-growing Celina, with new parks and an amenity center but more traffic on local roads.

Community Impact, May 2026Checked Oct 2026

Recently opened

OpenOuter Loop: Celina to US 75 linkOpened Nov 2025Community Impact

OpenCostco CelinaOpened Aug 2026Celina EDC

OpenWalmart Supercenter, CelinaOpened Apr 2026CultureMap Dallas

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Growth story in Celina

Celina dates to 1876. In 1902 merchants moved the whole town about a mile north to meet a new rail line, and it incorporated in 1907.

64,427Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 2025²

78,647NCTCOG estimate, Jan 1, 2026 (+16,813 in one year)³

+257%Population change, July 2020 to July 2025 (Census estimates)²

18,534New housing units permitted by the city, 2020-2025⁸

6,354Celina ISD students (2025-26 state data), up from 2,354 in 2015-16^10,14

$509,600Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024 (was $228,100 in 2011-2015)^32,34

Celina population, 1990-2026^1,2,3

1,7371990

1,8612000

6,0282010

17K2020

24K2021 (est.)

34K2022 (est.)

44K2023 (est.)

52K2024 (est.)

64K2025 (est.)

79KJan 2026 (NCTCOG est.)

1990-2020: decennial Census counts.Jan 2026: NCTCOG estimate, different method; mark separately. Build-out figures (350,000-378,000) and the '160,000 by 2030' figure are not charted.

New housing units permitted by the City of Celina^8,9

56'10

72'11

81'12

82'13

200'14

135'15

608'16

891'17

1,248'18

1,238'19

2,033'20

3,449'21

3,196'22

2,696'23

4,357'24

2,803'25

1,956'26*

Census Building Permits Survey. 2021-2025 include apartment units (596; 1,546; 191; 1,452; 314). 2026 is January-September only. Homes permitted outside the city's jurisdiction are not counted.

Celina ISD enrollment, actual and projected^{10,11,12,14,19}

2,354'15*

2,429'16*

2,576'17*

2,722'18*

2,831'19*

2,962'20*

3,359'21*

3,897'22*

4,577'23*

5,500'24*

6,354'25*

12K'30*

2024-25 is approximate.The district's 2025 'high scenario' of 23,870 by 2033-34 is not charted. Celina ISD only; Prosper ISD serves part of the city.

New-home communities in and around Celina^{7,10,21,22,23,24,25,26}

Community	Developer	Builders	Planned size	ISD	Status	Location
Light Farms	Republic Property Group	Shaddock, Toll Brothers, others	~3,000 homes, 1,070 acres	Prosper	Selling, late phases	~4 mi south of downtown
Legacy Hills	Centurion American	12 builders incl. Del Webb, Lennar, Pulte, D.R. Horton	~3,200 acres; 6,882 houses + 4,000 apartments	Celina	Selling	Legacy Dr / Celina Pkwy
Cambridge Crossing	n/p	American Legend, Highland	~1,600 homes, 639 acres	Celina	Selling	Outer Loop near Dallas Pkwy
Mustang Lakes	n/p	Drees, Highland	n/p	Prosper	Selling, late phases	Frontier Pkwy
Mosaic	n/p	Highland, Darling	n/p	Prosper	Selling	Near Dallas Pkwy / Outer Loop
Ramble	Hillwood	n/p	n/p	n/c	Selling	n/p
Rainwater Crossing	n/p	n/p	n/p	Celina	Selling	n/p
North Sky	n/p	n/p	783 lots, 220 acres	n/c	Not confirmed	Louisiana Dr, west of Preston Rd
Green Meadows	n/p	n/p	~2,600 lots (2021)	Celina	Not confirmed	Lykins zone
The Parks at Wilson Creek	n/p	n/p	2,500 future lots (2021)	Celina	Not confirmed	O'Dell zone

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Bluewood	n/p	n/p	n/p	Celina	Near build-out (n/c)	O'Dell zone
Homestead at Ownsby Farms	n/p	n/p	n/p	Celina	n/c	O'Dell zone

n/p = not published; n/c = not confirmed. Lot counts marked 2021 come from the district's March 2021 housing report and may be out of date. That report also lists large future tracts (Dynavest 5,800 lots; Eland Ranch 2,933; O'Donnell 2,200) whose current marketing names were not matched.

Big employers near Celina^30,31

Frisco ISD2023, Frisco8,799 jobs
Texas Instruments Sherman fabsTI target at full build; first fab producing since Dec 20253,000 jobs
City of Frisco20231,738 jobs
T-Mobile USA (Frisco)20231,332 jobs
Keurig Dr Pepper (Frisco)20231,213 jobs
TIAA (Frisco)2023906 jobs

Frisco counts are 2023 local employment from the Wikipedia employer table. TI's figure is an announced target, not a current headcount. Drive times not measured.

Median home value (ACS 5-year)^32,33,34

228K2011-15

318K2015-19

339K2017-21

412K2018-22

458K2019-23

510K2020-24

Owner estimates, nominal dollars, five-year averages; large margins of error.

Median household income (ACS 5-year)^32,33,34

92K2011-15

124K2015-19

126K2017-21

143K2018-22

156K2019-23

171K2020-24

Nominal dollars; margins of error ±$9,000 to ±$23,000.

Read the full growth story guide

A farm town that moved to the railroad

Celina dates to 1876. In 1902 merchants moved the whole town about a mile north to meet a new rail line, and it incorporated in 1907. A brick square went up around 1910.

For most of the 20th century it stayed small. The 1990 Census counted 1,737 people and the 2000 Census 1,861. Growth began in the 2000s, and the 2010 Census counted 6,028.

Population: from 18,000 to 64,000 in five years

The 2020 Census counted 16,739 people. Census Bureau estimates show 24,097 in 2021, 34,476 in 2022, 43,820 in 2023, 51,717 in 2024 and 64,427 in July 2025, about 3.6 times the July 2020 estimate. About nine in ten residents live in the Collin County part; the rest are in Denton County.

NCTCOG, the regional planning council, estimates 78,647 residents on Jan. 1, 2026, after adding 16,813 in 2025. It uses a different method from the Census Bureau, so the two series should not be blended.

City leaders cite a build-out population of 350,000 to 378,000. That is a measure of zoned capacity, not a forecast with a date. A widely shared figure of 160,000 by about 2030 has no named author and would require faster growth than any year so far.

Housing: thousands of permits a year

Census permit data show the city issued fewer than 210 housing permits a year through 2015. It issued 608 in 2016, more than 1,200 a year in 2018 and 2019, and 2,033 to 4,357 a year since 2020, about 18,500 units from 2020 to 2025. Through September 2026 it had issued 1,956, all single-family.

Most new homes are in master-planned communities. Legacy Hills, on about 3,200 acres near Legacy Drive and Celina Parkway, plans 6,882 houses and 4,000 apartments. Light Farms, by Republic Property Group, plans about 3,000 homes on 1,070 acres. Cambridge Crossing plans about 1,600 homes along the Outer Loop. Mustang Lakes, Mosaic, Ramble and Rainwater Crossing are also selling.

School district and taxes vary by address. Light Farms, Mustang Lakes and Mosaic are in Prosper ISD; most of the rest of the city is in Celina ISD. Many communities carry MUD or PID assessments, and some 75009 addresses are outside city limits. Check each before buying.

What is driving it

Roads are opening the area. The North Texas Tollway Authority is extending the Dallas North Tollway about six miles through Prosper and Celina to FM 428, a $460 million project due by the end of 2027. The Outer Loop frontage roads now run from Celina east to US 75 in Anna; main lanes are not built.

The city has a $757 million five-year capital plan with new water storage, a pump station, a fourth fire station and parks. A $94 million Downtown Center with a library broke ground in October 2024. Jobs are mainly to the south in Frisco and Plano, with Texas Instruments' new chip fabs in Sherman to the north.

Schools: a district building for growth

Celina ISD had 2,354 students in 2015-16 and 6,354 in 2025-26 state data. Growth sped up after 2021, adding about 500 to 900 students a year.

In May 2025 voters approved a $2.295 billion bond with about 72% support. It pays for a second high school, expected in 2029 or 2030, two middle schools, seven elementary schools and $260 million in land. The district's high scenario reaches 23,870 students by 2033-34; a 2021 forecast of about 12,000 by 2030-31 has tracked close to actual enrollment so far.

Values and incomes

Census survey data show the median owner-estimated home value rising from $228,100 (2011-2015) to $318,300 (2015-2019) and $509,600 (2020-2024). Median household income rose from $91,506 to $170,894 over the same periods. About 93% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

These are five-year averages with wide margins of error, and they trail the building boom. Much of the rise reflects new, larger homes being added.

Not confirmed yet

What will the main lanes of the Outer Loop cost and when will they be built?
Which grocery, medical and retail projects are planned, and where? None were confirmed here.
What water and wastewater capacity is planned, and from which providers (the city, Upper Trinity, NTMWD)?
Does NCTCOG's 2050 forecast give a figure for Celina?
Where will Celina ISD's second high school and new elementaries be built, and when will each open?
How many lots in each community are built, under construction and still to come?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Celina, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 64,427 on July 1, 2025. NCTCOG estimated 78,647 on Jan. 1, 2026. The 2020 Census counted 16,739.

Is Celina the fastest-growing city in Texas?

It has ranked at or near the top nationally. CBS Texas reported in 2024 that the Census Bureau ranked it the fastest-growing U.S. city with 20,000 or more people, and NCTCOG ranked it third in the region for 2025 growth.

How many homes are being built in Celina?

The city permitted about 18,500 housing units from 2020 to 2025, with a record 4,357 in 2024, and 1,956 from January to September 2026.

What are the biggest master-planned communities in Celina?

Legacy Hills (about 3,200 acres), Light Farms (about 3,000 homes), Cambridge Crossing (about 1,600 homes), plus Mustang Lakes, Mosaic, Ramble and Rainwater Crossing.

Which school district serves Celina?

Most of the city is in Celina ISD. Southern areas, including Light Farms, Mustang Lakes and Mosaic, are in Prosper ISD. Check by address.

Did the Celina ISD bond pass?

Yes. Voters approved a $2.295 billion bond on May 3, 2025, with about 72% in favor, per unofficial results.

When will the Dallas North Tollway reach Celina?

NTTA's extension to FM 428 is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

Is Celina in Collin or Denton County?

Both. About 91% of residents live in the Collin County part, per 2025 Census estimates.

Sources (36) · checked Oct 28, 2026

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Where a typical Celina homestead tax bill goes (2025)1,2,3,4,6

Base 2025 tax rate: Celina vs. nearby cities2

Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)2,16,19,25

Utility providers by area16,17,18,19,20,21,22

The tax bill is the biggest hidden cost

Most new subdivisions carry a PID

School district and county change the total a little

Electric depends on whose lines serve you

Water, trash and drainage

Day-to-day Celina^{1,2,8,9,13,16,18,20,22,25,26,28,31,33,34}

Celina's year, month by month^8,10

Drive times from downtown Celina⁴⁰

What's in town vs. nearby^{7,8,9,10,14,16,18,20,22,24,25,26,27,28}

Where a typical Celina homestead tax bill goes (2025)^1,2,3,4,6

Base 2025 tax rate: Celina vs. nearby cities²

Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)^2,16,19,25

Utility providers by area^{16,17,18,19,20,21,22}

Celina population, 1990-2026^1,2,3

New housing units permitted by the City of Celina^8,9

Celina ISD enrollment, actual and projected^{10,11,12,14,19}

New-home communities in and around Celina^{7,10,21,22,23,24,25,26}

Big employers near Celina^30,31

Median home value (ACS 5-year)^32,33,34

Median household income (ACS 5-year)^32,33,34