Live & Work
Nestled in the heart of Texas, Celina is one of Texas's best-kept secrets.
Live Here
Among life’s big decisions, the choice of where to live ranks among the biggest. The residents of Celina, Texas stay connected due in part to the city’s family-friendly environment, their faith, and a strong sense of community.
Living in Celina means relying on the strength and comfort of committed police and fire departments, a pro-business city government and effective educators. Our communities are masterfully planned and offer prospective residents a variety of residential options.
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Work Here
Life is thriving here and its reputation is extending beyond city limits. As retail and commercial businesses are moving into Celina, expansion, and development are keeping a rapid pace throughout the city. But the growth is smart, because of its proven community-supported success. With a population of approximately 29,000 and growing, Celina opens its heart and home to whoever shared these same city ideals.
In 2019, Celina added 19 new businesses which is approximately 275 jobs. The Celina EDC has established relationships with local community lenders ready to help connect your ideas with capital and build your new business.
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In 2020, Celina received official designation as a Gigabit City from the Office of the Governor Greg Abbott. This means that every residence and business within the city has access to a minimum of 1 Gbps (Gigabit per second) up and down connectivity speed. Thanks to fiber optic lines, our open access network will have faster communication and internet speeds for consumers and commercial businesses alike. This fundamental aspect of infrastructure will help to educate youth, create jobs, promote public safety, improve citizens’ standards of living and deliver essential services.
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Learn Here
The Texas Education Agency provides annual academic accountability ratings to public school districts, charters, and schools. These ratings, which range from A to F, are based on performance on state standardized tests, graduation rates, and post-education readiness outcomes.​ For multiple years in a row, the two school districts servicing Celina students - the Celina and Prosper Independent School Districts - have received A ratings.
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Set on approximately 75 acres, the Collin College - Celina Campus provides greater access to higher education for northwestern Collin County. The campus facilities include classrooms, computer labs, science labs, and a workforce lab. To support students, the campus amenities also feature a library, tutoring center, career center, testing center, bookstore, and more!
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Starting in Fall 2021, the Celina Campus offers programs in Business Management, Construction Management, Health Science, and Information Technology. For more information visit collin.edu/campuses/celina.
OWNSBY FARMS
The Homestead at Ownsby Farms features approximately 372 single-family homes, a future site for multi-family townhomes, and future commercial and retail spaces. This master-planned community also features an amenity center, a swimming pool, biking and walking trails and plenty of green space.
THE COTTAGES
Celina's newest community with incredibly convenient access to Prosper and historic Downtown Celina, The Cottages of Celina, is a 50-acre neighborhood that is offering affordable charm. Enjoy the delicious restaurants in scenic Downtown Celina as you shop at the unique boutiques and retail.
SUTTON FIELDS
Sutton Fields is a beautiful master planned community located in the thriving city of Celina and within the top-rated Prosper school district. What a fantastic place to raise a family and call home. Plenty of wide walking paths around the neighborhood and a new community pool & playground.
