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[Home](/) - [Cities](/cities) - Celina ![Celina Texas water tower at sunset](/assets/celina-water-tower-C77iRSA1.png) Small Town, Big Future # Celina Texas charm meets explosive growth ## Who Lives Here? 🏡 ### The Celina Pioneer Early Adopters Picture the early adopters betting on Celina's future - bought early and watched their equity soar. One works remote for a tech company, the other is a nurse at Medical City. They wanted land, new construction, and a tight-knit community where neighbors actually wave. Typical Income $120K - $250K Core Values Value Space Growth Community New Construction ### The Details Population 25,000+ Median Home Price $580K Property Tax Rate 2.45% YoY Appreciation +12.5% Avg Household Income $145K Walk Score 8 ### Lifestyle Vibe Check Family Friendly 9/10 Luxury Factor 5/10 Commute Rating 4/10 Dining & Food Scene 3/10 Cultural Diversity 3/10 Outdoor Lifestyle 7/10 ### Education School District Deep Dive #### Celina ISD Public School District A Overall Rating ##### District Highlights Rapidly growing district Small-town feel with modern facilities Strong athletics program New schools being built Low student-teacher ratios Community-focused education #### Notable Public Schools ##### Celina High School A High School (9-12) Traditional Texas values ##### Celina Middle School A Middle School (6-8) ##### Celina Elementary A Elementary (K-5) #### Private School Options ##### Legacy Christian Academy 4.0/5 K-12 Private 20 min drive ##### Prestonwood Christian 4.2/5 K-12 Private 25 min drive ### Food & Culture The Dining & Market Scene #### Asian & International Markets H Mart (Carrollton) Korean Grocery 35 min 99 Ranch Market (Plano) Chinese Grocery 30 min India Bazaar (Frisco) Indian Grocery 20 min Patel Brothers (Irving) Indian Grocery 45 min #### Grocery & Everyday Walmart Supercenter General Grocery 5 min Tom Thumb General Grocery 10 min Kroger (Prosper) General Grocery 12 min Whole Foods (Frisco) Organic/Premium 18 min #### Dining Diversity 3/10 Variety Score ##### American/BBQ 6/10 Local restaurants, Chain options, Growing scene ##### Asian Cuisine 3/10 Very limited locally, Must drive to Frisco/Plano ##### Mexican/Tex-Mex 6/10 Local taquerias, Tex-Mex chains #### Cultural Amenities Historic Downtown Square Community Events Farmers Market (seasonal) ### Commute & Connectivity Getting Around #### DFW Airport 40 mi 45-55 min drive #### Downtown Dallas 50 mi 55-70 min drive #### Legacy/Plano 25 mi 30-35 min drive #### Major Highways US-380 Preston Road Dallas North Tollway (15 min) #### Public Transit Very limited - highly car-dependent. No direct public transit connections. Remote work friendly location. ## Local Lifestyle Raven's _Insider Guide_ ### Raven's Picks - Joe's Italian Italian Restaurant Local favorite - Square Burger Burgers Downtown classic - Celina Farmers Market Saturday Mornings ### Weekend Vibes - • Historic Downtown Square exploring - • Light Farms amenity pools - • Fishing at nearby lakes - • Friday night football at Celina High - • Day trips to Frisco for shopping ### Parks & Outdoors - • Old Celina Park - downtown area - • Light Farms trails & amenities - • Future parks planned with growth - • Nearby Lake Lewisville access ### Annual Events Celina Cajun Fest Christmas on the Square Tractor Parade Insider Tip "Celina is where smart buyers are getting ahead of the curve. The downtown square has that authentic Texas charm that's impossible to manufacture." \- Raven ## Real Estate Intel Market _Snapshot_ ### Price Ranges Single Family (Entry) $450K - $600K Single Family (Mid) $600K - $850K Custom Homes $850K - $1.5M Acreage/Land Varies widely ### Costs to Know Typical HOA $100 - $200/mo MUD Tax Districts Common Light Farms and newer developments have MUD. Budget for additional 0.5-0.8% on top of base rate. Market Status Hot Market ### Active Builders Highland Homes Perry Homes Darling Homes David Weekley Coventry Homes ### Investment Outlook One of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Early buyers have seen 40%+ appreciation. Best value proposition in the North Dallas corridor - but that window is closing. ### Explore Featured Communities in Celina [Light Farms](/neighborhoods/light-farms) ### Get In Before the Boom Celina is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas. Let's find your opportunity. 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