At a Glance
Median Income
$54,063
$34,599 per capita
Home Value
$221,200
Zillow: $585,911
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
3,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
308 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Denton residents earn a median household income of $54,063 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,599. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denton is $221,200 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $585,911. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Denton reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,249/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population147
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,225/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,063
Per Capita$34,599
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A
Home Value$221,200
Rent$1,078
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$585,911
Housing Units79
Rent Burden22.9%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property3,249/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,255 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Denton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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