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Celina is a medium-sized city located in the state of Texas. With a population of 16,739 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Celina is the 176th largest community in Texas. Much of the housing stock in Celina was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Celina economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Celina, where the median household income is $114,807.00.

Because of many things, Celina is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Celina really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Celina perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend as a family-friendly place to live.

Celina is an extremely ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Celina home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Celina residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Celina include German, Irish, English, French, and Scottish.

Sources: Neighborhoodscout and Niche.com

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