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Denison, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Grayson County County
Denison, TX
At a Glance
How Denison Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Denison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Denison a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Denison residents earn a median household income of $60,821 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,335. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denison is $167,800 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,477. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Denison reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,824/100K. The murder rate is 3.9/100K.
Education
18.5% of adults in Denison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denison has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.