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Melissa vs Melissa, TX

Two popular TX suburbs of Dallas, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
9/10
8/10
Commute to Dallas
48 min
25 min
Median home price
$435K
$480K
Annual property tax
$8K
$11K
Walk score
15
60
Density
exurban
suburban

Summary: Melissa leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on school rating, median home price, annual property tax. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Melissa

One of Texas's fastest-growing communities and home to one of Texas's highest-rated small school districts. Melissa ISD has extraordinary rankings for its size. Families are choosing this over Prosper or Celina for the value proposition.

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Melissa, TX

Melissa, TX — a neighborhood/town in the Downtown Dallas area.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Melissa if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes
  • ·Want more space and a quieter pace

Pick Melissa, TX if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown

Still deciding?

Burbia scores both Melissa and Melissa, TX - and every other town in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area - based on your specific commute, budget, and priorities. Not a generic list.

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