At a Glance
Median Income
$73,719
$37,286 per capita
Home Value
$325,700
Zillow: $350,992
Median Rent
$1,344/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
1,884/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°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
3.4 / 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 $73,719 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,286. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,760 business establishments, including 2,020 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Denton is $325,700 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,992. Median rent is $1,344/month, with 34.9% 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 1992.
Safety & Crime
Denton reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,884/100K. The murder rate is 2.1/100K.
Education
41.9% of adults in Denton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Denton has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population146,987
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,516/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,719
Per Capita$37,286
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$64,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A
Home Value$325,700
Rent$1,344
Ownership49.2%
Zillow$350,992
Housing Units56,256
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property1,884/100K
Murder2.1/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary223/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation673 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Denton was founded in 1866.
The median home in Denton was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 2,020 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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