The tight-knit community has seen growth in custom-built homes, but there is still an abundance of ranch-style residences. Nestled between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway, the quiet neighborhood has towering trees and manicured lots.
Since its development in the 1950s, Melshire Estates is known for its easy access to major roadways. The majority of its residents are retired, but that doesn’t mean you won’t see children and families walking around.
Since the neighborhood is right off of 635, locals have issues with traffic, construction, and road noise. Especially at peak rush hours, the traffic can transform a short drive into a much longer commute.
The first home in the Melshire Estates neighborhood was constructed before the area was split into subdivisions. The Meletio family homestead was built in 1938 and the home was surrounded by cotton fields.
The neighborhood features ranch-style homes, manicured lots, and towering trees.
Melshire Estates has seen a growth in newly constructed, custom-built homes.
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E.D. Walker Middle School, named after Dr. Ewell D. Walker, is north of the neighborhood, across from Jamestown Park.
Jamestown Park sits north of the quiet neighborhood. The 8.3-acre park was established in 1976.
Preston Forest Square is located on the eastern edge of Melshire Estates. The center features shopping and restaurants such as Becks Prime.
Because of its location, the neighborhood has a distinctive element of walkability.
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The 2023 population of Melshire Estates is estimated to be 3,177.
44.1% of residents are male, 55.9% are female. The median age is 54.1.
74.6% of the Melshire Estates population are White, 13.4% are Black, 4.2% are Asian, and 3.0% identify as some other race. 7.8% are of Hispanic heritage.
Among adult residents, 15.4% have earned a master's degree, 6.4% have a professional school degree, 3.7% have a doctorate, and 35.1% have a bachelor’s degree.
The number of households is 1631. The average household size is 1.96.
The median household income is $95,729.
100% of residents are employed and 0% are unemployed. 1510 are not in the labor force.
The average commute time for workers who live in this area is 21 minutes.
55.3% of Melshire Estates homes are detached, single-family houses. The median owner-occupied home value is $529,100
68% of the homes are owner-occupied. The average length of residence among residents in owner-occupied homes is 15.5 years. The average renter has been in the same home 6 years.
The median year the area’s housing units were built is 1973.
Melshire Estates includes portions of these police beats: 641
Throughout those beats from 2017 to 2023, there were:
| Aggravated Assaults (non-family violence) | 6 |
| Aggravated Assaults (family violence) | 0 |
| Business Burglaries | 21 |
| Home Burglaries | 33 |
| Motor-Vehicle Burglaries | 118 |
| Auto Thefts | 29 |
| Business Robberies | 6 |
| Robberies of Individuals | 2 |
| Shoplifting Incidents | 2 |
| Murders | 0 |