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Prosper vs. Celina: Side by Side

Two northern towns growing along Preston Road, both split between Collin and Denton counties. Prosper has about 30,000 people on 25 square miles; Celina, farther north, about 17,000 on 32.

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Prosper and Celina, line by line

Prosper compared with Celina
ComparedProsperCelina
CountyCollin and DentonCollin and Denton
Population, 2020 Census30,17416,739
Land areaAbout 25 square milesAbout 32 square miles
People per square mile1,200520
ZIP codes7507875009
DistanceAbout 35 miles to downtown DallasAbout 40 miles to downtown Dallas
Getting aroundPreston RoadPreston Road (SH 289)
Places to knowSalute Italian Restaurant · Roma's Italian Restaurant · LaLa's TaqueriaLucy's on the Square · Papa Gallo's Mexican Grill · Tender Smokehouse

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (population and land area); counties, ZIP codes and distances from each city's page on this site; places opened and checked one by one. Distances are approximate miles to the downtown named. The school district depends on the exact address, not the city; official ratings for every campus are on TXschools.gov.

Which one fits your move?

  • If you want room

    Celina has about 520 people per square mile and Prosper about 1,200, per the 2020 Census.

  • If you count the miles to Dallas

    Prosper is about 35 miles from downtown Dallas. Celina is about 40, on Preston Road.

  • If you like a town square

    Celina has its historic square with markets and events. Prosper has its historic downtown with restaurants and shops.

  • Check the address

    Both sit in Collin and Denton counties. The exact address decides the county and the school district.

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