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Denison is a small city of 24,872 in Texas, with a median household income of $58,930
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Denison stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Denison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Denison city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.8
Denison's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Denison costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Denison, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,058
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,930
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Denison's violent crime rate is 174.2 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
174.2 /100k
Property Crime
815.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Denison is served primarily by DENISON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Denison, TX
National Avg
School District
DENISON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Denison sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Denison's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Denison roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,900 and median rent is $1,058/month.
Denison's violent crime rate is 174.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 815.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Denison are operated by DENISON ISD.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Denison, TX has a population of 24,872, a median household income of $58,930, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Denison averages 52.6°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Denison, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75020, 75021.
The population of Denison, Texas is 24,872 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Denison: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $142,900, median household income $58,930, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Denison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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