Population
27,141
City-level population context from public data sources.
Celina median home price & values
Celina average and median home price context, plus prep and listing strategy before you sell or refinance.
- City-level median home value and affordability signals for Celina.
- How active competition and condition change what buyers will actually pay.
- Seller strategy support from Davron Akil with local comps and a net-sheet view.
Local market snapshot
Celina market context
City-level indicators for affordability and demand. Treat them as orientation, then confirm with recent sales in the neighborhood and what you are seeing live in listings.
Median Home Value
$458,000
ACS-style owner-occupied home value estimate for the city — a useful starting range, not a listing price for a specific home.
Median Household Income
$155,875
Useful for comparing affordability and local purchasing power (vs prior snapshot: 0.0%).
Median Gross Monthly Rent
$2,064
ACS median gross rent for the city—useful for buy-vs-rent and investor context (vs prior snapshot: 0.0%).
Poverty Rate
6%
Share of residents below the federal poverty threshold (ACS). Pair with income and housing costs when comparing cities (vs prior snapshot: 0.00 pts).
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
Labor-market signal for relocation and local demand context (vs prior snapshot: 0.50 pts).
Median Age
Not published
Population age mix based on weighted neighborhood demographics.
Owner-Occupied Share
Not published
Share of homes occupied by owners versus renters.
Average Commute
Not published
Weighted local commute estimate across neighborhood profiles.
Data refresh: 8/10/2026.
Rates and affordability
Mortgage-rate context for this market
Rates affect monthly payment, offer strength, and pricing pressure in every DFW city. Use as directional planning input.
30-year fixed
6.69%
Survey week ending 8/6/2026
15-year fixed
6.01%
Survey week ending 8/6/2026
Gap between 30-year and 15-year fixed averages today: 0.68%.
Source: Federal Reserve Primary Mortgage Market Survey · most recent survey week 8/6/2026. This block refreshed 8/12/2026.
Run payment scenarios on the mortgage calculator.
Where the numbers come from
City snapshots blend U.S. Census American Community Survey figures with Bureau of Labor Statistics labor-market releases. Neighborhood pages add local research and regularly refreshed market notes from this site.
Mortgage benchmarks follow the Federal Reserve’s weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey for popular fixed-rate products — the same national series lenders watch when they set starting points for quotes.
For more on how to read these charts alongside your own lender and agent, visit the Insights library.
Use online estimates carefully
Zillow-style estimates can be directionally helpful, but they often miss condition, upgrades, lot quality, concessions, and hyperlocal competition.
Watch active competition
In Celina, buyers compare your home against what they can tour today, so active listings matter as much as recent closings.
Ask for a net sheet
A useful home value conversation should include estimated proceeds, not just a headline sale price.
What drives average and median home prices in Celina
Searchers looking up “Celina average home price” or “median home price” usually need two layers: a city-wide range for orientation, then a property-level read for decisions. Online estimates alone rarely capture the second layer.
- Neighborhood, school assignment, lot position, floor plan, condition, and upgrade quality.
- Current active competition, not just closed sales from several months ago.
- Buyer incentives, concessions, rate environment, and seasonal inventory changes.
How to get a more realistic pricing range
The best valuation process combines public records, MLS comps, active competition, showing-readiness, and the seller's timing constraints.
- Start with a rough range, then refine based on photos, finishes, repairs, and location factors.
- Separate likely list price from likely net proceeds after concessions and costs.
- Choose a launch strategy that fits your move date and risk tolerance.
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Common questions
What is the median home price in Celina?
Public city-level estimates put the Celina median home value near $458,000. That is not a quote for your address — neighborhood, condition, upgrades, and live competition usually move the real number.
How accurate are online home value estimates in Celina?
AVMs are useful for a broad band, but they often miss lot quality, finishes, HOA/MUD costs, and what buyers can tour this week. Treat them as a draft, then pressure-test with recent comps and a walkthrough.
What should sellers do before pricing a Celina home?
Review active competition in your price band, decide which repairs change buyer behavior, and separate likely list price from likely net proceeds after concessions and closing costs.