Melissa

Welcome to Melissa, Texas: Elite Growth with Small-Town Soul

Situated just 45 minutes north of downtown Dallas, Melissa, Texas, perfectly combines rapid suburban opportunity with a deeply rooted community spirit. Officially recognized by recent U.S. Census data as one of the top five fastest-growing cities in the United States for its size, Melissa is a premier destination for discerning homebuyers. The city is celebrated for its highly acclaimed, top-rated schools, exceptionally low crime rates, and scenic, family-focused master-planned neighborhoods. Residents enjoy an vibrant local lifestyle, anchored by the state-of-the-art Z-Plex Sports Canyon and beautiful community spaces like Melissa Lake Park. Offering incredible real estate value where you can get more home for your investment, Melissa provides the perfect foundation to build a future, raise a family, or settle into peaceful suburban luxury. Come explore Melissa today and find your perfect place to call home!

Melissa ISD

Melissa ISD has 6 elementary schools, a 6th grade center, 2 middle school, and 1 high school. Melissa ISD is one of the most rapidly expanding public school districts in North Texas. Consistently celebrated for its high standards, Melissa ISD earned a prestigious overall "A" rating (92 out of 100) from the Texas Education Agency’s accountability evaluations. The district is a powerhouse for higher-education preparation, with roughly half of all graduating seniors earning valuable college credits while still in high school.

Graduation Rates

Melissa  ISD

   98%

Region Average   

   87.5%   

State Average

   90%

 

Melissa ISD | https://www.melissaisd.org/

 

2025-2026 Property Tax Rate

  City ISD  County  College Total Tax
Melissa    0.454728    1.224500    0.149343 .081220    1.909791

 

Crime Rates 2019

Violent Crime

  7   

Murder and nonnegligent manslaughter    

  0     

Rape

  2     

Robbery

  0     

Aggravated assault

   5 

Property crime

  76

Burglary

  10

Larceny-theft

  65

Motor vehicle theft

  1

Arson

  0   

For more details, visit FBI's website using the contact information listed below:

FBI | https://www.fbi.gov/

 

Top Development News

The Evolution of Downtown Melissa: District 46 & Gateway Village The transformation of Melissa’s downtown into a premier, highly walkable destination is moving forward at an incredible pace. Central to this vision is Melissa Gateway Village, a highly successful 55,000-square-foot luxury mixed-use development designed with a "countrypolitan" flair. Serving as the ultimate local gathering spot, it successfully features Class-A office spaces, beautifully designed outdoor event venues, and active neighborhood favorites.

To support this momentum, the city has officially launched District 46—a sweeping, long-term downtown revitalization initiative. Moving quickly through its implementation phases, District 46 is actively reshaping the heart of Melissa with extensive pedestrian streetscape upgrades, decorative lighting, native green space landscaping, and a highly anticipated infrastructure expansion. Designed to blend the town's rich history with vibrant economic growth, this walkable downtown core is fast becoming the ultimate live-work-play hub for local residents.

 

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