Melissa, TX Real Estate and City Guide
Melissa is a city in north-central Collin County, about 6 miles northeast of McKinney along US 75. The town was laid out in 1872, when the Houston and Texas Central Railroad arrived. Today Melissa is a fast-growing suburb with newer master-planned communities and its own school district, Melissa ISD.
Population and Growth
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Melissa's population at 29,969 as of July 1, 2025, up from 13,901 in the 2020 Census, an increase of about 116%.
Much of that growth is new construction. Our New Homes Map shows every community selling now in Melissa and across Collin County, the builders in each one, and this month’s builder incentives.
School Districts
Most of Melissa is served by Melissa ISD, which also serves part of McKinney. District boundaries do not follow city limits, so always confirm the assigned district for a specific address directly with the district.
Getting Around
US 75 runs north and south along the west side of Melissa and connects it to McKinney, Allen, Plano, and Dallas. SH 121 crosses the eastern part of the city and meets US 75 to the southwest, and SH 5 and FM 545 also run through town.
Parks and Outdoors
Melissa Lake Park
A 10-acre lake stocked for catch-and-release fishing, with a kayak launch, walking trails, a seasonal splash pad, a playground, pavilions, and an amphitheater.
Zadow Park
Turf baseball and softball fields, pickleball and tennis courts, basketball and sand volleyball courts, batting and cricket cages, a playground, and a walking trail.
Country Ridge Park
Decomposed granite trails that connect to Lake Perry Fisher.
Melissa's hike-and-bike trail system began in 2012 along Melissa and Fannin roads, with about 41 miles planned citywide.
Property Taxes
Texas has no state income tax, which is one reason property tax rates here are higher than in many states. For a home inside the City of Melissa and Melissa ISD, the 2026 combined rate for the city, school district, Collin County, and Collin College is about 1.89% of taxable value before exemptions. That is roughly $11,330 a year on a $600,000 home. Rates differ by address, and some newer communities are in a PID, which adds to the total. For a city-by-city comparison, see our North Dallas relocation guide.
Neighborhood Highlights
Liberty
A 535-acre master-planned community by Hillwood with an amenity center, a pool and splash pad, a catch-and-release fishing pond, sports fields, and walking paths. Harry McKillop Elementary (Melissa ISD) is inside the community. Typical prices: low $400s to mid $600s.
Meadow Run
A newer community with a pool, an amenity center, walking trails, a playground, and basketball courts, zoned to Melissa ISD. Typical prices: low $400s to high $500s.
North Creek
An established Melissa neighborhood, including North Creek Estates and North Creek Meadows, with a community pool, park, playground, and trails. Homes date from about 2005 to 2020 and are zoned to Melissa ISD. Typical prices: low $300s to high $400s.
Country Ridge
A gated Melissa community of custom homes on lots of roughly 1.2 to 5 acres, zoned to Melissa ISD. Typical prices: mid $600s to high $900s.
Riverstone Estates (planned)
A 268-acre community planned for about 652 homes just west of US 75, within Melissa ISD, with finished lots expected to reach builders in early 2027.
Typical prices show the middle 80% of homes sold in each neighborhood in the 12 months ending October 2026, based on NTREIS MLS data. For smaller neighborhoods, recent listings are included. Prices vary by home, lot, and section.
Work With a Local Melissa Real Estate Team
Melissa offers newer communities north of McKinney, often at lower price points than cities closer to Dallas. New construction brings builder contracts, lot premiums, PID assessments, and comps that change quickly, so buyers and sellers both benefit from an agent who knows how to read them.
Jessica and David Hughey bring years of Collin County experience to every Melissa transaction. Thinking about selling? Get a free home value estimate, or see current prices and inventory in our monthly Collin County market update.
Contact Us to start the conversation, or explore our Buying and Selling pages to learn more about how we work.
Official Site: cityofmelissa.com
