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Living in
Celina.
About
Life in Celina
Celina is experiencing explosive growth that's fundamentally reshaping what was once a small rural town, so expect ongoing construction and development if you move here. The median home price around $510,000 is steep, but household incomes average $170,894, making it accessible for dual-income professional families—many of whom commute to Dallas or Fort Worth jobs, averaging 32 minutes. That said, you're looking at a sprawling suburb with car dependency; the city spans 48 square miles and is still building out toward its projected maximum of 378,000 residents.
Celina at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
21.0%
Broadband Internet
98.5%
of households
Population Growth
+276.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Celina: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Celina, the largest foreign-born group is from India (40.2%), and 8.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.7%
of residents
65 and Older
9.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
57.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
4.8%
of households
Married Couples
82.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.31
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 70% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Celina
In Celina, rent runs 70% above the TX average, and home values are 80% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
15.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,514
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2015
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $512,080 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Celina
Unemployment in Celina is 0.9 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Celina Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.3 min avg
How Celina residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Celina, most residents drive alone to work (56%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 33 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 85% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Celina runs 85% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
50.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
451.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Celina Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Collin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Collin County, which includes Celina, the most common type is hail, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Hail | $2.0M |
| 2024 | 36 | Hail | $1.8M |
| 2023 | 26 | Hail | $1302.6M |
| 2022 | 26 | Drought | $410,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Hail | $6.6M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $2.2M |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.4M |
| 2018 | 15 | Hail | $770,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Collin County, county-wide
Celina is about 3% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collin County, which includes Celina, is typically good — 272 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
272
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Collin County, county-wide
Celina is about 3% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Celina has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.6"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
45
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
84
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.70" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.58" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.58" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 1.96" |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 1.73" |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 2.81" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.41" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Celina
Celina has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.4%
of residents
Methodist Celina Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cook Childrens Medical Center Prosper
Childrens · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Prosper
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Frisco at Pg
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Frisco
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Mckinney
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.8 mi away · Mc Kinney
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Celina
Celina's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 64.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Celina (within 15 miles)
Collin County Community College District
14.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 26,449 students · in-state tuition $2,014 · 21% graduate · median earnings $50,928 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 79 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Celina
Celina has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (79 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Celina
Celina Public Library
142 N Ohio Dr, Celina
Cities Near Celina
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Celina?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Celina FAQ
Is Celina, Texas affordable?⌄
Celina's median rent is $2,379/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $170,894/year. Median home value is $509,600.
Is Celina, Texas safe?⌄
Celina's violent crime rate was 50 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 452 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Celina, Texas?⌄
Celina has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Celina, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Celina is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,379/month and median household income is $170,894/year. The median home value is $509,600. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Celina, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Celina is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from