Living in Denton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denton · Census data 2020–2024
Denton has 152,866 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $76,019 (3% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $348,200, the median rent is $1,420/month.
Denton at a glance
- Population
- 152,866
- Median age
- 31.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $76,019State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $348,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,420/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 50%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Denton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Texas median; home values 23% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Denton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denton the median home value is $348,200, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,225 a month in housing costs.
Denton median household income
The median household income in Denton is $76,019 and the income per person is $38,167. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Denton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 60,531
- Owner-occupied
- 50%
- Renter-occupied
- 50%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.53
Denton demographics
- Population
- 152,866
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 56,664
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denton ›
Education in Denton
41.7% of adults 25 and older in Denton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
Denton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denton | 152,866 | $76,019 | $348,200 | $1,420 |
| Krum | 6,189 | $124,405 | $336,500 | $1,974 |
| Shady Shores | 2,922 | $159,375 | $492,300 | $1,399 |
| Corinth | 23,385 | $120,580 | $375,600 | $1,891 |
| Argyle | 5,371 | $181,352 | $695,300 | $2,713 |
| Cross Roads | 2,035 | $124,145 | $632,300 | $1,750 |
| Lantana | 12,766 | $199,489 | $587,500 | $3,458 |
| Copper Canyon | 2,514 | $155,625 | $744,300 | $1,950 |
| Bartonville | 2,112 | $149,071 | $932,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Denton, TX?
The median household income in Denton is $76,019, 3% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $348,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Denton?
The median gross rent in Denton is $1,420 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Denton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Texas median; home values 23% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Denton?
The median age in Denton is 31.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Denton?
The average commute to work in Denton is 24 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denton?
The unemployment rate in Denton is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denton?
41.7% 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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