Relocation Guide, Celina, TX

Moving to Celina, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.

A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Celina: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.

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Celina at a glance

Population
40,000 (growing fast)
Median home price
$675,000
Median rent
$2,200 / month
Cost of living index
120
Property tax
2.10% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
37°F

Why people move to Celina

Fastest-growing suburb in the US in recent years

Brand-new master-planned communities

Small-town downtown with big growth

Prosper/Celina corridor for schools

Where to live in Celina

A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.

Light Farms

Master-planned, resort amenities

Mustang Lakes

Newer master-planned

Uptown Celina

Historic downtown

Major employers

  • · Corporate commuters (Legacy, Frisco)
  • · Celina ISD

Schools

Celina ISD and Prosper ISD (part).

Airports

  • · DFW International (50 min)

What most newcomers wish they'd known

Long commute to Dallas

Infrastructure catching up to growth

Property taxes are high

Who thrives in Celina

FamiliesNew-construction buyers

Moving to Celina from out of state?

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