Melissa vs Wylie: the data, side by side
Wylie's typical home value is $7,075 lower than Melissa's ($423,647 vs $430,722, Zillow ZHVI, June 2026). On the computed commute grid, Wylie posts the shorter free-flow drive to 9 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 | Wylie | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin | Collin |
| Population (Census Vintage 2024) | 26,194 | 62,954 |
| Typical home value (Zillow ZHVI, June 2026) | $430,722 | $423,647 |
| Typical rent (Zillow ZORI, June 2026) | $1,927 | $1,859 |
Counties: Melissa — Collin; Wylie — 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 · Zillow ZHVI/ZORI June 2026 · OSRM commute grid 2026-08-09 · full methodology
Commutes compared
| Destination | Melissa | Wylie |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy West | 29 | 33 |
| Frisco (The Star) | 30 | 37 |
| Las Colinas | 52 | 46 |
| DFW Airport | 55 | 55 |
| Downtown Dallas | 45 | 39 |
| Downtown Fort Worth | 75 | 72 |
| Richardson CityLine | 29 | 22 |
| Addison | 41 | 35 |
| Medical District | 51 | 45 |
| AllianceTexas | 82 | 82 |
| Cypress Waters | 51 | 45 |
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.
- Frisco (The Star) — Melissa is 7 min closer (30 vs 37 min)
- Richardson CityLine — Wylie is 7 min closer (22 vs 29 min)
- Las Colinas — Wylie is 6 min closer (46 vs 52 min)
Which one fits your household?
- Melissa: choose it if your commute anchors to Frisco (The Star) (30 vs 37 min), Legacy West (29 vs 33 min) — it wins 2 of the 11 tracked centers.
- Wylie: choose it if your commute anchors to Richardson CityLine (22 vs 29 min), Las Colinas (46 vs 52 min) — it wins 7 of the 11 tracked centers.
- If budget leads: Wylie typically prices $7,075 lower (June 2026); for renters, Wylie's typical rent is lower ($1,859 vs $1,927).
- Two workplaces? The Fit Engine weighs both commutes and your budget band together.
Communities to shortlist
In Melissa: Auburndale · Del Webb at Trinity Falls · Prose Stoneridge · The Preserve at Honey Creek
In Wylie: Alanis Crossing · Bachon Townhomes · Birmingham Bluffs · Birmingham Farms
Every community page carries its own computed commute grid; the full rosters live on the city profiles.
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