Denver City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Gaines County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
4,388 Population 1,681/sq mi density
$84,333 Median Income $41,336 per capita
$184,000 Home Value $190,431 Zillow
$973 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,333 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,000 home value, $973/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Denver City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,333
12% above
$41,336 per capita
Home Value
$184,000
35% below
Zillow: $190,431
Median Rent
$973/mo
16% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
79.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Denver City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
112%
Home Value
65%
Rent
84%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Denver City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Denver City residents earn a median household income of $84,333 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,336. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 683 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Denver City is $184,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,431. Median rent is $973/month, with 24.5% 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 1983.

Education

15.4% of adults in Denver City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 79.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Denver City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,388
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density1,681/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born21.8%
Veterans0.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,333
Per Capita$41,336
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,000
Rent$973
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$190,431
Housing Units1,694
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,585/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation3,581 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+79.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 91% / D 8%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Denver City was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Lea County Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
21.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.