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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Leah Mitchell

What's it really like living in Denison?

So, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $167,800 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neigh...

2 replies 27 upvotes living
Madeline

What surprised you most about Denison?

Hi all, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Denison sits at 416.8 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Andrew J.

Rent vs buy in Denison -what makes sense?

Hi all, My partner and I are You can expect to pay around $1,161 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Denison sits at 416.8 per 100K. Household incomes average around $60,821 in Denison. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property tax...

3 replies 19 upvotes housing
Sophie White

Top 5 things I love about Denison

Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do?

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Nora H.

Housing in Denison compared to Indianapolis

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Denison sits at 416.8 per 100K. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,161/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. There...

3 replies 28 upvotes housing
Leah Mitchell

Denison in the winter -how bad?

I've been here for 18 years and The median home value here is around $167,800, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Isla Carter

Cost of living reality check -Denison

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Denison sits at 416.8 per 100K. Household incomes average around $60,821 in Denison. Median household income is $60,821, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot o...

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Eli Howard

Freelancing from Denison -experience?

Born and raised here. With a population of 25,347, Denison is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by nei...

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Nora H.

Couple moving to Denison from out of state

Hey everyone, Just moved here 6 months ago and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,347 people. Median household income is $60,821, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $60,821 in Denison. Average temperature...

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Parker Stewart

Best kept secrets of Denison, TX

Hi all, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,161 for rent here. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. The...

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Isla Carter

Is public transit usable in Denison?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $60,821, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing ...

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Carson Rivera

What's it really like living in Denison?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $167,800 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is def...

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Dylan Jones

How is the nightlife in Denison?

First post here. Rent is about $1,161/month for a decent place. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Chloe Adams

Internet providers in Denison?

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $167,800 on average. Median household income is $60,821, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 10.7%, which is around average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech sce...

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Leah Mitchell

Worst things about Denison nobody talks about

Hi all, Just moved here 7 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,161 for rent here. Rent is about $1,161/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,347 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Th...

11 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Sophie White

Moving from Memphis to Denison next month

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 1 months ago and The median home value here is around $167,800, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $60,821 in Denison. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Has anyone dealt ...

2 replies 24 upvotes moving
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