What are the schools like in Denton, TX?

Denton is served primarily by DENTON ISD. The district operates 26 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Denton?

The median household income in Denton, TX is $71,921 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Denton, TX?

Denton has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Denton, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Denton, TX affordable or expensive?

Denton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Denton is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $296,100 and the median rent is $1,264 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Denton, TX?

Denton has a violent crime rate of 204.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1744.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Denton, TX a Good Place to Live?

Denton is a mid-sized city of 142,262 in Texas, with a median household income of $71,921 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Denton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Denton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Denton 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: 103.3

Denton's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Denton costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Denton, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$296,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,264	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,921	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Denton's violent crime rate is 204.2 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

204.2 /100k

Property Crime

1744.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Denton is served primarily by DENTON ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Denton, TX	National Avg
School District	DENTON ISD	—
Elementary Schools	26	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Denton sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Denton, TX
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	95.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Denton, TX	National Avg
Population	142,262	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.8%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Krum, TX 6 mi Corinth, TX 6 mi Shady Shores, TX 7 mi Argyle, TX 8 mi Cross Roads, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Denton

Denton, TX is covered by 7 ZIP codes:

76207 76208 76205 76210 76209 76201 76203

Denton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denton, TX affordable or expensive?

Denton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Denton roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $296,100 and median rent is $1,264/month.

What is the crime rate in Denton, TX?

Denton's violent crime rate is 204.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1744.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Denton?

Public schools in Denton are operated by DENTON ISD. The district has 26 elementary, 9 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Denton, TX a good place to live?

Denton, TX has a population of 142,262, a median household income of $71,921, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Denton?

Denton averages 55.8°F in January and 95.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Denton?

Denton, TX is covered by 7 ZIP codes: 76207, 76208, 76205, 76210, 76209, 76201, 76203.

What is the population of Denton?

The population of Denton, Texas is 142,262 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Denton?

Key numbers for living in Denton: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $296,100, median household income $71,921, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Denton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.