Anna vs Melissa: the data, side by side
On the computed commute grid, Melissa posts the shorter free-flow drive to 11 of the six tracked employment centers. Which one wins depends on your workplace — the Fit Engine scores it for your exact profile.
Verified facts
| Anna | Melissa | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin | Collin |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 31,986 | 26,194 |
Counties: Anna — Collin; Melissa — Collin. Property tax depends on the taxing units at each address, not the city line alone — see how Texas property tax works.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | Anna | Melissa |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 36 | 29 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 37 | 30 |
| Las Colinas | 59 | 52 |
| DFW Airport | 62 | 55 |
| Downtown Dallas | 52 | 45 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 82 | 75 |
| Richardson CityLine | 36 | 29 |
| Addison | 48 | 41 |
| Medical District | 58 | 51 |
| AllianceTexas | 89 | 82 |
| Cypress Waters | 58 | 51 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
Where the commute actually decides it
The employment centers where these two diverge most, free-flow model.
- Legacy West — Melissa is 7 min closer (29 vs 36 min)
- Frisco (The Star) — Melissa is 7 min closer (30 vs 37 min)
- Las Colinas — Melissa is 7 min closer (52 vs 59 min)
Which one fits your household?
- Anna: posts no commute edge at any tracked center — its case is area preference.
- Melissa: choose it if your commute anchors to Legacy West (29 vs 36 min), Frisco (The Star) (30 vs 37 min) — it wins 11 of the 11 tracked centers.
- Two workplaces? The Fit Engine weighs both commutes together.
Communities to shortlist
In Anna: AnaCapri · Avery Pointe · Camden Park in Anna · Coyote Meadows
In Melissa: Auburndale · Del Webb at Trinity Falls · Prose Stoneridge · The Preserve at Honey Creek
Every community page carries its own computed commute grid; the full rosters live on the city profiles.
Score it for your profile
Your workplace and commute ceiling decide this comparison — not our opinion.
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