Melissa vs The Colony: the data, side by side
The Colony's typical home value is $24,511 lower than Melissa's ($406,211 vs $430,722, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, The Colony posts the shorter free-flow drive to 11 of the six tracked employment centers. Which trade wins depends on your workplace and budget — the Fit Engine scores it for your exact profile.
Verified facts
| Melissa | The Colony | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin | Denton |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 26,194 | 45,897 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $430,722 | $406,211 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,927 | $1,891 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | Melissa | The Colony |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 29 | 10 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 30 | 10 |
| Las Colinas | 52 | 29 |
| DFW Airport | 55 | 29 |
| Downtown Dallas | 45 | 36 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 75 | 49 |
| Richardson CityLine | 29 | 29 |
| Addison | 41 | 22 |
| Medical District | 51 | 35 |
| AllianceTexas | 82 | 56 |
| Cypress Waters | 51 | 28 |
Free-flow driving minutes (OSRM model, computed 2026-08-09). Peak-hour drives run meaningfully higher.
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