Neighborhood in Melissa, Collin County

Living in The Quarry, Melissa

A-

2nd of 3areas in Melissa
Overall score 86 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Melissa overall: A

The Quarry is a neighborhood in Melissa, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Melissa. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (11 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.8 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,260
Median rent
$2,700
Median home value
$535,000
Household income
$121,500
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in The Quarry

The Quarry is a neighborhood in Melissa with about 1,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 63% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 3 areas in Melissa, which grades A overall.

Pros of living in The Quarry

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in The Quarry

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

The Quarry report card

Each grade compares The Quarry with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $2,700, homes cost 4.4x income.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $121,500, 4.3% unemployed.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 49 violent crimes per 100k, 433 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 30 min, 21% work from home.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

The Quarry compared with Melissa

Better than Melissa

  • Average commute: 30 min11% lower than Melissa (34 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 52%2 points lower than Melissa (54%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%2 points lower than Melissa (1.9%)

Worse than Melissa

  • Home value to income: 4.4x35% higher than Melissa (3.3x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%9 points lower than Melissa (53%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%5 points lower than Melissa (89%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AWillow Wood ElementaryElementary, Melissa ISD1.6 mi
  • AMelissa MiddleMiddle, Melissa ISD1 mi
  • AMelissa High SchoolHigh, Melissa ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in The Quarry

Median rent in The Quarry is $2,700 a month, 7% higher than the Melissa median. A household would need about $108,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $535,000, 18% higher than the Melissa median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,461 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMelissaTexas
Median rent7% higher than Melissa$2,700$2,532$1,403
Median home value18% higher than Melissa$535,000$454,000$283,800
Home value to income35% higher than Melissa4.4x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Melissa52%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Melissa83%89%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Melissa0%1.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Melissa200720151992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,461
Mortgage payment
$2,928
Property tax
$533
Median rent, for comparison
$2,700

Based on a $535,000 home in The Quarry, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMelissaTexas
Median household income12% lower than Melissa$121,500$138,763$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Melissa4.3%3.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Melissa0%1.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Melissa43%53%34%
Average commute11% lower than Melissa30 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Melissa21%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Melissa0%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Melissa100%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in The Quarry

Under 1837%
18 to 3434%
35 to 6428%
65 and over0.8%
Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black6.8%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race16%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Melissa

  1. 1ACentral MelissaMedian rent $2,580
  2. 3A-The Residences at Harrison ParkMedian rent $2,570

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AThe Oaks of SonterraSan Antonio
  2. A-Clear Creek ParkPearland
  3. A-Southwest ProsperProsper

Questions about The Quarry

Is The Quarry a good place to live?

The Quarry is a neighborhood in Melissa, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 3 areas we score in Melissa. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in The Quarry?

Median rent in The Quarry is $2,700 a month, 7% higher than the Melissa median. The median home is worth $535,000, 18% higher than the Melissa median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Melissa.

What schools serve The Quarry?

The closest rated public schools are Willow Wood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Melissa Middle (middle, rated A) and Melissa High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the The Quarry name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.