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Melissa vs Plano

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Melissa
Collin Co. · $422K
85
A- · Great
Plano
Collin Co. · $493K
81
B+ · Very Good

Melissa or Plano?

Melissa scores 85 and Plano scores 81 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Melissa comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, affordability and growth. Plano comes out ahead on market and commute. The median home is $422K in Melissa and $493K in Plano.

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Realust Score MelissaPlano
Prosperity 84 79
Schools 90 84
Safety 91 76
Lifestyle 89 89
Market 76 79
Affordability 90 76
Commute 53 69
Growth 83 62
What's comingMelissaPlano
Projects on the way713
Under construction18
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year22
All Melissa projects →All Plano projects →

Informational only: planned projects don't affect any city's Realust Score. Counts exclude countywide bonds and tax votes. See everything on the North Texas map →

HousingMelissaPlano
Median Home Price$422,271$493,092
Price Per Sq Ft$191$222
Starter Home Price$403,990$424,000
Premium Home Price$674,990$970,000
Sale To List Ratio97.4%96.9%
% Single Family91%73.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,339$2,731
Median Rent (1BR)$1,583$1,856
Median Rent (2BR)$2,181$2,451
Median Rent (3BR)$3,253$3,000
Rent Yoy Change2%-1%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.8%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score86
Avg Sq Ft2,626 sq ft2,487 sq ft
Avg Beds3.93.5
Avg HOA Fee$78$224
% With HOA7.5%45.5%
% With Pool0.5%24%
Avg Lot Size13,896 sq ft12,100 sq ft
Avg Year Built20221994
Avg Baths3.13
Avg Baths Full2.72.5
% Townhome4.5%5.5%
% Condo0%4.5%
% With Garage98%98%
% New Construction91.5%17.5%
% Price Reduced5.5%9.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%3%
% Contingent0%2.5%
Avg Price Reduction$21,334$27,972
% Single Story30.5%38.5%
% With Fireplace16%74%
% With Central Air8%68.5%
% Waterfront0%0.5%
Avg Garage Size2.12.1
Price Per Bedroom$132,377$149,855
Price Per Bathroom$165,889$173,475
Avg Home Age432
Realtor Median Days on Market72 days63 days
Realtor Median Price$499,900$514,900
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$191$222
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$1,781
Inventory Active94653
Inventory Total148909
Inventory Pending54256
% Under Contract36.5%28.2%
New Listings Monthly28196
Inventory Change (month)-12.2%-3.6%
Price Change (1 yr)-5.7%-3.8%
Price 1yr Ago$447,905$512,741
Price Change (5 yr)7.9%15.8%
Price 5yr Ago$391,445$425,877
Monthly Sales Volume24177
Rent 1yr Ago$1,852$1,750
Rent 5yr Change—25%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,385
Momentum 20205353
Momentum 20216859
Momentum 20227859
Momentum 20237964
Momentum 20248068
Momentum 20257667
Momentum (1 yr)5.2-0.8
Momentum (5 yr)87.825.4
EconomyMelissaPlano
Median Household Income$138,763$112,253
Avg Household Income$148,712$151,865
Per Capita Income$46,817$59,916
% Income Under $25K3%7.7%
% Income $25K–$50K7.5%10.6%
% Income $50K–$75K11.8%13%
% Income $75K–$100K10.4%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K25.3%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus42%36.4%
Poverty Rate1.9%6.8%
Unemployment Rate3.6%4%
Job Growth 1yr16.9%0.3%
Jobs Score88
SchoolsMelissaPlano
Primary School DistrictMelissa ISDPlano ISD
Overall District Rating96.9
State Ranking Percentile96.5776.07
# Elementary Schools445
# Middle Schools113
# High Schools16
Student Teacher Ratio16:113.7:1
Graduation Rate97.9%94.5%
Niche Schools Score8.78.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate71.4%93%
SAT/ACT College Ready %29.8%42.9%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %36.9%60.5%
Dropout Rate0.3%2.8%
Graduating Class Size3843,676
SafetyMelissaPlano
Overall Crime Rate7.3 per 1K13.6 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.7 per 1K1.5 per 1K
Assault Rate28.7 per 100K90.6 per 100K
Robbery Rate0 per 100K26.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate6.6 per 1K12.1 per 1K
Burglary Rate61.1 per 100K160.6 per 100K
Theft Rate247.9 per 100K1,163.4 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate32.3 per 100K142.4 per 100K
Safety GradeAB
Safety Score3.662.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K0.7 per 100K
Rape Rate7.2 per 100K33.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMelissaPlano
# Movie Theaters03
# Libraries315
# Museums213
Nightlife Score4.78
Family Friendly Score8.78.7
Health Fitness Score7.38
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score46
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score7.38
Area FeelRuralDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3560+
# Gyms1960+
# Grocery Stores038
# Coffee Shops1860+
# Hospitals260+
# Bars260+
# Pharmacies1260+
# Dentists3160+
TransportationMelissaPlano
Avg Commute Time34 min25 min
% Drive Alone56.1%63.6%
% Carpool13.6%6.9%
% Public Transit0%0.7%
% Work From Home29.3%25.3%
Transit Score—14
Walkability Score436
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2548
Distance Downtown Dallas39.8 mi19.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport41.2 mi26.5 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport39 min27 min
Distance Love Field42.1 mi20.2 mi
EV Stations258
EV Level2 Ports10158
EV Dc Fast Ports889
EV NetworksBlink Network, TeslaChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
Walk Score Max3683
Walk % Walkable019
Walk Score Points1040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsMelissaPlano
Population20,136290,594
Population Density1,744.14,052.7
Population Growth 5yr112.2%1.2%
Median Age36.339.6
% Under 1830.7%20.9%
% Age 18–246.8%8.3%
% Age 25–3410.5%13.8%
% Age 35–4421%15.3%
% Age 45–5416.7%13.4%
% Age 55–647.6%13.6%
% Age 65+6.7%14.7%
Avg Household Size3.262.57
% Family Households86.7%68.3%
% Homeownership88.7%56.9%
% HS Graduate Or Higher93.4%94.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher52.6%60.5%
% Graduate Degree17%24.9%
% White62.3%49.9%
% Black16.4%8.8%
% Asian8.9%23.7%
% South Asian4.9%12.4%
% Hispanic Latino14.9%16.7%
% Native American0%0.5%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races9.6%12.8%
% Other Race2.7%4.3%
% Foreign Born17.3%29.3%
% Moved Last Year18.4%14.5%
% Renters11.3%43.1%
Diversity Score7.38
% Same House 1yr81.6%85.5%
% From Out Of State4.4%3.2%
% From Different County3%4.3%
% From Abroad0.4%1.5%
% Families With Kids57.5%32.2%
% Married Couples75.7%55.2%
% Single Parent6.3%4.3%
% Living Alone10.5%25.8%
% Seniors Living Alone6.4%8.4%
% With Broadband98.1%96.6%
% With Computer99%99.1%
% Male50.8%49.5%
% Female49.2%50.5%
Total Households6,169112,438