Living here
Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates93.4%
College graduates52.6%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Melissa Economic Development
City of Melissa Economic Development department, listed within Development Services, provides development-related information and permit-related services to residents and businesses.
state
Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state
Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes