Melissa
A community guide to Melissa in Texas, the United States.
- Population
- 13,901 residents
- Region
- Texas
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 33.2859, -96.5728
Visiting
Melissa welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Texas, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Melissa are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Texas. For travellers passing through the United States, Melissa provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Overview
Melissa is a populated place in Texas, the United States. The community supports 13,901 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Texas. Its position within the broader regional network gives Melissa a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Economy and services
The economy of Melissa reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Texas. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Texas and the United States. Businesses based in Melissa draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.