It’s no secret that Collin County is growing — but new data shows just how fast some of its cities are skyrocketing. A recent analysis by StorageCafe found that five Collin County cities are among the top 15 fastest-growing cities in the country from 2014 to 2023, with Celina taking the No. 3 spot nationwide after growing more than 300 percent over the decade.
The study, which looked at more than 2,500 U.S. cities with at least 10,000 residents, paints a clear picture: the South is booming, and North Texas is right at the center of it.
Who’s Growing Fastest?
Among the national top 15, Collin County is represented by:
- Celina (No. 3) – +300% population growth
- Melissa (No. 5)
- Princeton (No. 7)
- Prosper (No. 8)
- Anna (No. 14)
Each of these cities more than doubled in size. Frisco, already a well-established suburb, landed at No. 72 — still a strong showing for a city that’s seen its own explosive growth in the past two decades.
What’s Driving It?
According to StorageCafe, the reasons behind the surge are multifaceted: job opportunities, strong schools, affordability (at least compared to other metro regions) and proximity to major cities like Dallas. It’s the suburban sweet spot — space to breathe but close enough to the action.
The data shows that people aren’t just moving to Texas — they’re settling down in smaller metro-adjacent cities, particularly those with new housing developments, strong infrastructure and family-friendly amenities.
The Housing And Storage Angle
With population booms come growing pains, especially when it comes to space. According to the report, housing prices have climbed, but many of the fastest-growing cities in Collin County, like Princeton, still offer homes below the national average of $354,000.
The storage industry has also seen a major bump. In Flower Mound — not Collin County, but part of the broader North Texas boom — self-storage inventory rose by more than 1,000 percent. Across the country, the industry expanded by 34 percent over the last decade, with nearly 2 billion square feet of storage expected by the end of 2024.
Not Just A Texas Thing — But Mostly A Texas Thing
Texas had 25 cities in the top 100, more than any other state. In the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area alone, 11 cities made the list. While other regions like Florida, Arizona and the Carolinas are growing too, the Northeast didn’t crack the top 100 at all.
What does it all mean? More people are choosing life outside the big city in places that still offer economic opportunity, safety and space — and Collin County just might be the poster child.
See The Full Report
For the complete list of the fastest-growing cities and more data insights, visit StorageCafe’s full report.
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