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Melissa
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Melissa, Texas is a growing small city north of Dallas with a blend of suburban tranquility and a close-knit community feel. It is recognized for excellent schools, modern neighborhoods, and inviting parks, making it ideal for families and those seeking a peaceful lifestyle near the city.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
13,901
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
33.29°, -96.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,630
Local Cost
$1,810
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
87
English
100
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
6.7°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-14.5°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
946 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
116.0
Airport
ADS
Distance
43 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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