Melissa, TX vs Tucker, GA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Melissa
74.8
#551 nationally
Tucker
62.2
#1871 nationally
Melissa leads in median household income ($138,465 vs $80,311). Tucker leads in average commute (29.8 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melissa, TX | Tucker, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#551) | 62.2 (#1871) |
| Population | 23,571 | 36,975 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $430,394 | $391,590 |
| Median Household Income | $138,465 | $80,311 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | N/A |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+64.8 |
C
74.8 Score
Melissa, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$430,394
Population
23,571
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$138,465
Southwest
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D-
62.2 Score
Tucker, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,590
Population
36,975
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$80,311
Southeast
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