Why you'd want to live in Celina

With a population of about 11,000 and a mere 20-minute drive from Frisco, Celina, Texas is the perfect place to get a taste of the smaller town life while also being close to the big cities. “Celina, Texas is a one-stoplight town where people know one another,” said Mayor of Celina Sean Terry. “Here in Celina, people feel connected, residents are engaged, and they really care about their community. Celina is a great place to raise a family because of the close-knit community and collective effort of the residents and local government.” A football town, Celina High School has one of the most successful football programs in the state of Texas. Celina has even been featured in a Kenny Chesney music video, and the Bobcats, Celina High School’s football team, were the subject of the documentary, “Power, Passion & Glory: The Real Story of Texas Football Madness.” Celina is home to friendly residents that foster a unified community. “The residents are kind to each other, and our city leadership and departments are accessible to everyone,” noted Terry. “What has made Celina a great community is the collective coming together of staff, police, the fire department, residents, and the schools all working collaboratively.” Newly built homes are also something notable that attract people to the town. “The homes here in Celina are affordable and have a very high quality of development. Families are able to purchase a new home on a larger lot for less than the surrounding cities and towns in Collin County,” said Terry. “Celina is also located next to major highway connectors and is a 45-minute commute from anywhere you want to go in the DFW area.” via CCAR