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At the Center of What’s Next

Celina is at the heart of where North Texas is growing fastest, and people are taking notice. Families and businesses alike are drawn to the community’s welcoming spirit, wide-open space, and the kind of genuine community that is getting harder to find. Located in Collin County between Preston Road and the Dallas North Tollway, Celina offers convenient access to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex while holding onto the character and breathing room that make it feel like home. As the region continues to expand northward, Celina is well positioned for new investment, new opportunity, and a future that’s growing just as strong as the community itself.

10 Miles

Real Estate Along Preston Road & DNT

40 Miles

North of Dallas

64 Miles

North of Fort Worth

38 Miles

North of DFW International Airport

Limitless Potential

Celina’s location just north of Frisco and Prosper gives the city a unique advantage for future growth. While cities to the south face limited options for expansion, Celina can grow in every direction, with particular opportunities to the north and south as plans for the main highway take shape. With a projected buildout population of around 380,000, Celina is poised to accommodate new residents, businesses, and investment – making it a city ready for the next wave of North Texas growth.

Access to Dallas–Fort Worth Attractions

Life in Celina offers the best of both worlds. While the community delivers the charm and connection of small-town living, the excitement of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex is just a short drive away. In about 40 minutes, residents can find themselves enjoying world-class dining, professional sports, live entertainment, renowned museums, and some of the region’s premier shopping districts.

From major league stadiums and concert venues to vibrant arts districts and cultural experiences, the energy of North Texas is always within easy reach. It’s the kind of access that lets Celina keep its small-town heart while staying connected to everything the region has to offer.

Popular DFW Attractions

Major League Teams

  • Dallas Cowboys

  • Dallas Mavericks

  • Dallas Stars

  • Texas Rangers

  • FC Dallas

Professional Sports

  • NASCAR racing at Texas Motor Speedway

  • Horse racing at Lone Star Park

  • The Professional Golfers Association Tour

  • Dallas Symphony

  • Dallas Opera

  • Billy Bob's Texas

  • Amon Carter Art Museum 

  • Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

  • Dallas Museum of Art

  • Dallas Arboretum

  • Dallas Nature Center

  • Dallas Zoo

  • Dozens of nature reserves

  • Fort Worth Botanical Gardens

  • Six Flags Over Texas

  • Dallas' Deep Ellum

  • The Fort Worth Stockyards

  • The Fort Worth Water Gardens

  • The John F. Kennedy (JFK) Memorial

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Ty Behringer

Business Development Associate

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