Melissa is a somewhat small city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 19,357 people and two associated neighborhoods, Melissa is the 204th largest community in Texas. Much of the housing stock in Melissa was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Melissa economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Melissa, where the median household income is $138,465.00.

Melissa real estate is some of the most expensive in Texas, although Melissa house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Melissa has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Melissa telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 23.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Melissa is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Melissa’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

One downside of living in Melissa, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 34.15 minutes every day commuting to work.

As is often the case in a small city, Melissa doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

If knowledge is power, Melissa is a pretty powerful place. 52.49% of the adults in Melissa have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Melissa in 2018 was $46,407, which is wealthy relative to Texas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $185,628 for a family of four.

Melissa is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Melissa home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Melissa residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Melissa include English, Irish, German, Italian, and European.

The most common language spoken in Melissa is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and German/Yiddish.