Living in Denton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denton · Census data 2020–2024
Denton has 4,936 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $66,510 (36% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $234,600, the median rent is $1,043/month.
Denton at a glance
- Population
- 4,936
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $66,510State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $234,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,043/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Denton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
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 $234,600, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,043 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Denton median household income
The median household income in Denton is $66,510 and the income per person is $29,780. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Denton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,864
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.57
Denton demographics
- Population
- 4,936
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 1,798
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denton ›
Education in Denton
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Denton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denton
- Unemployment rate
- 12.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Denton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 4,936 | $66,510 | $234,600 | $1,043 |
| Williston | 391 | $129,479 | $532,700 | — |
| Ridgely | 1,772 | $62,048 | $276,700 | $633 |
| Greensboro | 2,634 | $53,611 | $251,100 | $1,073 |
| Hillsboro | 127 | $66,875 | $254,200 | $955 |
| Queen Anne | 210 | $78,750 | $301,600 | $879 |
| Cordova | 448 | $64,196 | $320,400 | — |
| Goldsboro | 248 | $39,643 | $232,500 | $1,556 |
| Preston | 852 | $100,000 | $267,000 | $1,629 |
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What is the median household income in Denton, MD?
The median household income in Denton is $66,510, 36% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $234,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Denton?
The median gross rent in Denton is $1,043 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Denton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 12.7%; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Denton?
The median age in Denton is 39.2 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Denton?
The average commute to work in Denton is 30 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denton?
The unemployment rate in Denton is 12.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denton?
11.5% 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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