Live, Play and Work in Celina
While Celina, Texas, is just 45 minutes from downtown Dallas, it feels like a world away. Life in this charming small town is relaxed, with a strong focus on family, community, and sports. Signature events like Celina Oktoberfest make it a popular destination for family-friendly fun. Meanwhile, the growing business community is creating exciting opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.
Celina, Texas, is a rapidly growing community with a population of just over 50,000. Conveniently located minutes from the Dallas North Tollway, residents enjoy easy access to big-city amenities while being far removed from the noise, traffic, and pollution. Life in Celina is relaxed, with a strong emphasis on family, community, and sports. Both Celina ISD and Prosper ISD are recognized for their continued excellence in academics and athletics.
Local restaurants and small businesses form the heart of Celina’s retail scene, while major upscale shopping and fine dining are just a short drive away in Frisco, McKinney, and Plano.
Celina is located on the northern edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, offering convenient access to all the region’s amenities—including DFW International Airport, world-renowned art museums, symphonies, and performing arts venues. Dallas is also home to several professional sports teams, including the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Dallas Mavericks (NBA), Texas Rangers (MLB), Dallas Stars (NHL), and FC Dallas (MLS).
Thanks to an excellent interstate system, many families have chosen to relocate to Celina, where temperatures are typically three to six degrees cooler than in the heart of the Metroplex. Home prices are significantly lower, and the wide variety of real estate options—ranging from equestrian properties and ranchettes to multi-acre estates, estate lots, and master-planned neighborhoods—makes Celina attractive to a diverse group of homeowners.
Living in Celina means you're:
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Less than 15 minutes from world-class shopping, dining, and entertainment
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45 minutes from DFW International Airport
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20 minutes from Lake Ray Roberts
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45 minutes from Lake Texoma and Lake Lewisville