Melissa is located in Collin county Texas with a geographic area of 11.5 square miles. The total population in Melissa is 10,774 with 42.5% male and 57.5% female. Children under age 5 represent 8.7% of the population, under age 18 equal 33.5% of the population and over age 65 is 7.2% of the population. The median household income is $117,750, per capita income is $36,505. There are a total of 3,058 housing units with 88.6% owner occupied. Education includes 11.5% of residents that are high school graduates and 54.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Melissa in the summer is 83 degrees, and in the winter 49 degrees.
