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Melissa vs Princeton

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Melissa
Collin Co. · $422K
85
A- · Great
Princeton
Collin Co. · $283K
76
B · Good

Melissa or Princeton?

Melissa scores 85 and Princeton scores 76 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Melissa comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety and lifestyle. Princeton comes out ahead on market, affordability, commute and growth. The median home is $283K in Princeton and $422K in Melissa.

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Realust Score MelissaPrinceton
Prosperity 84 69
Schools 90 80
Safety 91 78
Lifestyle 89 81
Market 76 77
Affordability 90 93
Commute 53 57
Growth 83 86
What's comingMelissaPrinceton
Projects on the way713
Under construction17
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year20
All Melissa projects →All Princeton 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 →

HousingMelissaPrinceton
Median Home Price$422,271$283,245
Price Per Sq Ft$191$167
Starter Home Price$403,990$295,995
Premium Home Price$674,990$420,386
Sale To List Ratio97.4%96.3%
% Single Family91%99.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,339$1,569
Median Rent (1BR)$1,583$991
Median Rent (2BR)$2,181$2,064
Median Rent (3BR)$3,253$2,708
Rent Yoy Change2%-2.5%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.8%0%
Housing Affordability Score86
Avg Sq Ft2,626 sq ft2,052 sq ft
Avg Beds3.93.6
Avg HOA Fee$78$52
% With HOA7.5%13%
% With Pool0.5%0%
Avg Lot Size13,896 sq ft45,456 sq ft
Avg Year Built20222023
Avg Baths3.12.7
Avg Baths Full2.72.3
% Townhome4.5%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage98%96.5%
% New Construction91.5%89.5%
% Price Reduced5.5%31%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$21,334$7,669
% Single Story30.5%43%
% With Fireplace16%3%
% With Central Air8%13.5%
% Waterfront0%1%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$132,377$92,284
Price Per Bathroom$165,889$126,081
Avg Home Age43
Realtor Median Days on Market72 days70 days
Realtor Median Price$499,900$324,990
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$191$167
Realtor Median Rent$1,800$2,000
Inventory Active94288
Inventory Total148507
Inventory Pending54219
% Under Contract36.5%43.2%
New Listings Monthly2892
Inventory Change (month)-12.2%5.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-5.7%-10%
Price 1yr Ago$447,905$314,868
Price Change (5 yr)7.9%-4.4%
Price 5yr Ago$391,445$296,136
Monthly Sales Volume2495
Rent 1yr Ago$1,852$1,979
Momentum 20205356
Momentum 20216869
Momentum 20227876
Momentum 20237981
Momentum 20248081
Momentum 20257677
Momentum (1 yr)5.25
Momentum (5 yr)87.889.1
EconomyMelissaPrinceton
Median Household Income$138,763$105,200
Avg Household Income$148,712$118,130
Per Capita Income$46,817$37,704
% Income Under $25K3%5.2%
% Income $25K–$50K7.5%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K11.8%12.3%
% Income $75K–$100K10.4%16.4%
% Income $100K–$150K25.3%30.3%
% Income $150K Plus42%23.5%
Poverty Rate1.9%4.1%
Unemployment Rate3.6%2.5%
Job Growth 1yr16.9%20%
Jobs Score88
SchoolsMelissaPrinceton
Primary School DistrictMelissa ISDPrinceton ISD
Overall District Rating95.3
State Ranking Percentile96.5756.19
# Elementary Schools48
# Middle Schools13
# High Schools11
Student Teacher Ratio16:116:1
Graduation Rate97.9%97.7%
Niche Schools Score8.76.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate71.4%32.6%
SAT/ACT College Ready %29.8%26%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %36.9%42.8%
Dropout Rate0.3%1.7%
Graduating Class Size384520
SafetyMelissaPrinceton
Overall Crime Rate7.3 per 1K11.5 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.7 per 1K2.7 per 1K
Assault Rate28.7 per 100K213.9 per 100K
Robbery Rate0 per 100K18.8 per 100K
Property Crime Rate6.6 per 1K8.7 per 1K
Burglary Rate61.1 per 100K247.7 per 100K
Theft Rate247.9 per 100K544.1 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate32.3 per 100K52.5 per 100K
Safety GradeAB
Safety Score3.662.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate7.2 per 100K37.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleMelissaPrinceton
# Movie Theaters00
# Libraries31
# Museums20
Nightlife Score4.74.7
Family Friendly Score8.76.7
Health Fitness Score7.36
Outdoor Activities Score5.34
Commute Score44
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score7.38
Area FeelRuralSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks3536
# Gyms196
# Grocery Stores00
# Coffee Shops1811
# Hospitals23
# Bars22
# Pharmacies123
# Dentists319
TransportationMelissaPrinceton
Avg Commute Time34 min32 min
% Drive Alone56.1%70.1%
% Carpool13.6%15.2%
% Public Transit0%0%
% Work From Home29.3%12.1%
Walkability Score413
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score2527
Distance Downtown Dallas39.8 mi40.3 mi
Distance DFW Airport41.2 mi41.7 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport39 min45 min
Distance Love Field42.1 mi42.6 mi
EV Stations23
EV Level2 Ports104
EV Dc Fast Ports80
EV NetworksBlink Network, TeslaChargePoint Network
Walk Score Max3669
Walk % Walkable03
Walk Score Points1010
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsMelissaPrinceton
Population20,13625,229
Population Density1,744.11,745.8
Population Growth 5yr112.2%132.6%
Median Age36.332.4
% Under 1830.7%30.5%
% Age 18–246.8%8.8%
% Age 25–3410.5%16.3%
% Age 35–4421%18.8%
% Age 45–5416.7%11.3%
% Age 55–647.6%7.3%
% Age 65+6.7%7%
Avg Household Size3.263.19
% Family Households86.7%82.8%
% Homeownership88.7%75.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher93.4%91.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher52.6%28.6%
% Graduate Degree17%6.9%
% White62.3%46.2%
% Black16.4%27.1%
% Asian8.9%6.2%
% South Asian4.9%3%
% Hispanic Latino14.9%25.8%
% Native American0%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races9.6%14.9%
% Other Race2.7%5.2%
% Foreign Born17.3%18.5%
% Moved Last Year18.4%11.8%
% Renters11.3%24.3%
Diversity Score7.38
% Same House 1yr81.6%88.2%
% From Out Of State4.4%1.8%
% From Different County3%2.2%
% From Abroad0.4%0.3%
% Families With Kids57.5%52.2%
% Married Couples75.7%59.7%
% Single Parent6.3%10.5%
% Living Alone10.5%12.9%
% Seniors Living Alone6.4%3.4%
% With Broadband98.1%95.1%
% With Computer99%96.9%
% Male50.8%49.7%
% Female49.2%50.3%
Total Households6,1697,873