Denver City is a small town of 4,418 in Texas, with a median household income of $81,449
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Denver City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Denver City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Denver City 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: 94.3
Denver City's overall cost of living index is 94.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Denver City costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Denver City, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$164,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,042
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,449
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Denver City's violent crime rate is 188.1 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.1 /100k
Property Crime
588.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Denver City is served primarily by DENVER CITY ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Denver City, TX
National Avg
School District
DENVER CITY ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Denver City sees average highs of 55.9°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 19.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Denver City's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Denver City roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $164,200 and median rent is $1,042/month.
Denver City's violent crime rate is 188.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 588.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Denver City are operated by DENVER CITY ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Denver City, TX has a population of 4,418, a median household income of $81,449, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Denver City averages 55.9°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.0 inches
with about 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Denver City, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79323.
The population of Denver City, Texas is 4,418 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Denver City: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $164,200, median household income $81,449, crime index 41 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Denver City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
