Denton, MD

Denton, MD

At a Glance

How Denton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Denton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Denton a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Denton residents earn a median household income of $63,769 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,246. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 732 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Denton is $234,700 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,563. Median rent is $995/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Denton reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,464/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Denton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

Did You Know?