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Melissa vs Melissa North

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
40 min
Median home price
$435K
$380K
Annual property tax
$8K
$7K
Walk score
15
12
Density
exurban
suburban

Summary: Melissa North leads in 3 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to dallas, 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 North

Northern Collin County between Melissa and Anna — a corridor experiencing rapid new construction as DFW prices push buyers north. Access to both Melissa ISD and Anna ISD. US-75 corridor. New master-planned subdivisions. The northernmost tier of the Collin County school quality corridor.

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Who should pick which?

Pick Melissa if you...

  • ·Prioritize top-rated schools above all else
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want more space and a quieter pace

Pick Melissa North if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Dallas
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Still deciding?

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