Living in Denton, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denton · Census data 2020–2024

Denton has 109 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $78,125 (5% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $111,500.

Denton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Denton at a glance

Population
109
Median age
63.3State: 37.4
Median household income
$78,125State: $74,275
Median home value
$111,500State: $217,200
Homeowners
96.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
Average commute
24 min

Is Denton a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Kansas median; home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Denton

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denton the median home value is $111,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,575 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Denton$111,500
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Denton median household income

The median household income in Denton is $78,125 and the income per person is $43,729. 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Denton$78,125
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Denton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
53
Owner-occupied
96.2%
Renter-occupied
3.8%
Vacant
1.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
2.10

Denton demographics

Population
109
Median age
63.3
Under 18
11%
65 and older
41.3%
Households
52
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White93.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denton ›

Education in Denton

28.4% of adults 25 and older in Denton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Denton28.4%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Denton

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
24 minState: 20 min
Work from home
18%
Drive alone
72%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
84.6%

Denton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Denton109$78,125$111,500—
Bendena140$94,375$191,700—
Highland1,069$72,083$114,400$617
Everest356$47,813$92,200$707
Robinson154$59,167$70,000—
Troy824$52,232$108,100$752
Lancaster325$39,107$99,100$854
Atchison10,785$54,474$129,700$737
Horton1,610$41,471$79,600$642

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Living in Denton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Denton, KS?

The median household income in Denton is $78,125, 5% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Denton?

The median home value in Denton is $111,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Denton, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Kansas median; home values 49% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes.

What is the median age in Denton?

The median age in Denton is 63.3 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Denton?

The average commute to work in Denton is 24 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Denton?

The unemployment rate in Denton is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Denton?

28.4% of adults in Denton have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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