Neighborhood in Melissa, Collin County

Living in The Residences at Harrison Park, Melissa

A-

3rd of 3areas in Melissa
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Melissa overall: A

The Residences at Harrison Park is a neighborhood in Melissa, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 3 areas we score in Melissa. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (16 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
11,290
Median rent
$2,570
Median home value
$467,000
Household income
$124,800
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
92%
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What it's like to live in The Residences at Harrison Park

The Residences at Harrison Park is a neighborhood in Melissa with about 11,300 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), mostly owner-occupied (92%) and 58% of households with children.

Our grade for The Residences at Harrison Park is A-. That puts it 3rd of 3 areas we grade in Melissa, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in The Residences at Harrison Park

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in The Residences at Harrison Park

  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

The Residences at Harrison Park report card

Each grade compares The Residences at Harrison Park 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 $2,570, homes cost 3.7x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $124,800, 3.3% unemployed.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    97 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 C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 35 min, 34% work from home.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    92% of homes owner-occupied.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

The Residences at Harrison Park compared with Melissa

Better than Melissa

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 46%8 points lower than Melissa (54%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 92%4 points higher than Melissa (89%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%2 points lower than Melissa (1.6%)

Worse than Melissa

  • Home value to income: 3.7x14% higher than Melissa (3.3x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 48%4 points lower than Melissa (53%)
  • Median household income: $124,80010% lower than Melissa ($138,763)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHarry McKillop ElementaryElementary, Melissa ISD0.3 mi
  • AMelissa MiddleMiddle, Melissa ISD0.8 mi
  • AMelissa High SchoolHigh, Melissa ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in The Residences at Harrison Park

Median rent in The Residences at Harrison Park is $2,570 a month, about the same as the Melissa median. A household would need about $103,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $467,000, about the same as the Melissa median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,088 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMelissaTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Melissa$2,570$2,532$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Melissa$467,000$454,000$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than Melissa3.7x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than Melissa46%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Melissa92%89%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Melissa0%1.6%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Melissa201520151992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,088
Mortgage payment
$2,556
Property tax
$531
Median rent, for comparison
$2,570

Based on a $467,000 home in The Residences at Harrison Park, 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 income10% lower than Melissa$124,800$138,763$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Melissa3.3%3.6%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Melissa1.8%1.9%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Melissa48%53%34%
Average commute5% higher than Melissa35 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Melissa34%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Melissa0.7%0.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Melissa97%98%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in The Residences at Harrison Park

Under 1831%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6446%
65 and over7.0%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black16%
Asian4.6%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Melissa

  1. 1ACentral MelissaMedian rent $2,580
  2. 2A-The QuarryMedian rent $2,700

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Timbergrove GreenHouston
  2. A-Northeast PflugervillePflugerville
  3. A-Clear Creek ParkPearland

Questions about The Residences at Harrison Park

Is The Residences at Harrison Park a good place to live?

The Residences at Harrison Park is a neighborhood in Melissa, TX, home to about 11,300 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd 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 Residences at Harrison Park?

Renters in The Residences at Harrison Park pay a median of $2,570 a month, about the same as the Melissa median. The median home is worth $467,000, about the same as the Melissa median. A median home costs 3.7x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Melissa.

What schools serve The Residences at Harrison Park?

The closest rated public schools are Harry McKillop 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 Residences at Harrison Park 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.