Melissa, Texas
Melissa is a city in Collin County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 38 miles north of Dallas, with a population of about 26,194.
Collin
County
26,194
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
11.5 sq mi
Land Area
38 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Melissa on Wikipedia
Melissa City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Melissa.
Major roads: State Hwy 121 · State Hwy 5 · US Hwy 75
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Melissa from our research
What we've verified about Melissa, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A Collin County railroad town named for an official's daughter, remarkably modern by 1920, and struck by a deadly 1921 tornado. Details →
- Dining
- 44 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American; 3 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 79 public schools within 12 miles, across 13 districts and charters, mainly McKinney ISD, Anna ISD and Melissa ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Ray Roberts Lake - Buck Creek Unit (24 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Trail Corridor Unit (26 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Isle du Bois Unit (27 mi). Nearest lakes: Lavon Lake (13 mi), Lake Ray Hubbard (27 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 7 licensed plumbers, 16 licensed HVAC contractors and 18 licensed electricians serve Melissa. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Melissa, Texas
Collin County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Melissa in Collin County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Melissa
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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