At a Glance
Median Income
$162,558
$33,131 per capita
Home Value
$550,200
Zillow: $491,973
Bachelor's Degree+
47.5%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
13.6% smoking rate
How Dennis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dennis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dennis a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dennis residents earn a median household income of $162,558 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,131. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,700 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dennis is $550,200 , 95% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $491,973. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2008.
Education
47.5% of adults in Dennis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dennis has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,290
Median Age24.8 yrs
Density921/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$162,558
Per Capita$33,131
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,550M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$550,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$491,973
Housing Units234
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation762 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.5%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+29.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute43 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Dennis was built in 2008.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.