At a Glance
Median Income
$46,061
$24,129 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $258,290
Median Rent
$731/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
442/100K
3,393/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Denton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denton residents earn a median household income of $46,061 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,129. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,388 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denton is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,290. Median rent is $731/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Denton reports 442 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,393/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,271
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density605/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,061
Per Capita$24,129
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$7,125M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$731
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$258,290
Housing Units688
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent442/100K
Property3,393/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,217/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation713 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Denton was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mid-Carolina Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
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