Living in Celina, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Celina · Census data 2020–2024
Celina has 34,268 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $170,894 (118% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $509,600, the median rent is $2,379/month.
Celina at a glance
- Population
- 34,268
- Median age
- 34.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $170,894State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $509,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,379/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.3%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Celina a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 118% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Celina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Celina the median home value is $509,600, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,379 per month, which is 36.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,092 a month in housing costs.
Celina median household income
The median household income in Celina is $170,894 and the income per person is $58,904. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Celina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,152
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 7.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2015
- Average household size
- 3.31
Celina demographics
- Population
- 34,268
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 10,324
- Foreign-born
- 21%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Celina ›
Education in Celina
64.3% of adults 25 and older in Celina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Celina
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 35.8%
- Drive alone
- 55.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
Celina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celina | 34,268 | $170,894 | $509,600 | $2,379 |
| Prosper | 37,869 | $195,281 | $823,700 | $2,176 |
| Gunter | 2,398 | $120,000 | $547,600 | $1,636 |
| Weston | 284 | $143,750 | $505,700 | — |
| Savannah | 6,469 | $142,868 | $400,000 | $2,000 |
| Pilot Point | 5,332 | $97,933 | $292,500 | $1,430 |
| Paloma Creek | 3,016 | $91,534 | $346,800 | $2,576 |
| Aubrey | 7,396 | $101,574 | $345,000 | $1,882 |
| Providence Village | 8,721 | $110,430 | $351,000 | $2,413 |
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What is the median household income in Celina, TX?
The median household income in Celina is $170,894, 118% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Celina?
The median home value in Celina is $509,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Celina?
The median gross rent in Celina is $2,379 per month, about 36.2% of household income.
Is Celina, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 118% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 80% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Celina?
The median age in Celina is 34.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Celina?
The average commute to work in Celina is 33 minutes; 35.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Celina?
The unemployment rate in Celina is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Celina?
64.3% of adults in Celina have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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