The Waldon: 2 min closer to Las Colinas than Melissa center
The Waldon is a residential area of Melissa (Collin County) whose position genuinely moves the drive: it runs 2 minutes shorter to Las Colinas than the city-center reference (50 vs 52 minutes). Its fastest tracked destination is Legacy West, at 28 minutes free-flow.
This community vs the Melissa baseline
| Destination | The Waldon (min) | Melissa center | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 28 | 29 | -1 min |
| Frisco (The Star) | 29 | 30 | -1 min |
| Las Colinas | 50 | 52 | -2 min |
| DFW Airport | 54 | 55 | -1 min |
| Downtown Dallas | 44 | 45 | -1 min |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 74 | 75 | -1 min |
| Richardson CityLine | 28 | 29 | -1 min |
| Addison | 40 | 41 | -1 min |
| Medical District | 50 | 51 | -1 min |
| AllianceTexas | 81 | 82 | -1 min |
| Cypress Waters | 50 | 51 | -1 min |
Free-flow model minutes — peak periods run higher. Negative difference means this community is closer than the city-center baseline.
Community locations © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-08-09 · commutes computed via OSRM free-flow model · city figures: Census 2024, Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · methodology
City-level context (verified)
Melissa: population 26,194 (Census 2024) · typical home value $430,722 · typical rent $1,927 (Zillow, June 2026). These are city-wide figures, not community figures. Full profile: Melissa.
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