Denton, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Denton.
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How much does it cost to live in Denton?
For relocators asking how much Denton costs: the housing index sits at 104 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $325,700 and rents near $1,344. Local median income is about $73,719 and unemployment recently ran 4.3% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 28 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 233.9 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 104U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $325,700U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,344U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $73,719U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.3%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 233.9per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 94°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Denton compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 165,998City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $73,719Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year6% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 104ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg (100)U.S. 100 - Median home value
- $325,700City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year7% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,344City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($1,348)U.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.3%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3229% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 233.9annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)60% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1883.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)39% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 94°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 34°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (34°F)U.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 35.6 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 283As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Denton grew 41.9% from 117,010 in 2010 to 165,998 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Denton expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Denton's housing cost index is 104 versus 100 nationally — near the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($325,700 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,344 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 104 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $325,700 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,344 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Denton?
Typical ownership costs center near $325,700, while median gross rent is about $1,344 a month. Against a median household income of $73,719, rent alone is roughly 22% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $325,700
- Median rent $1,344/month
- Median household income $73,719
What is the job market like in Denton?
County unemployment recently ran 4.3% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Denton is about $73,719 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.3% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $73,719
How long is the typical commute in Denton?
Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, with Walk Score near 32/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 32/100
Is Denton safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 233.9 per 100k and property about 1883.5 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 233.9 per 100k
- Property 1883.5 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Denton?
Normals show summer highs near 94°F, winter lows near 34°F, about 35.6 inches of rain, and roughly 283 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 94°F
- Winter low 34°F
- 35.6 in rain · 283 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Denton?
Newcomers often start with Downtown, University, Southridge — tour at commute hour before signing. Neighborhood lists are curated research starting points, not rankings.
- Downtown
- University
- Southridge
Denton, Texas counts about 165,998 residents inside the city limits. Households here report a median income near $73,719; our housing-derived cost index is about 104 (close to the national housing-cost baseline). A typical home near $325,700 and rents around $1,344 frame most shortlists.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. Roughly 283 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Commutes average near 28 minutes one-way, with walkability near 32/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 4.3% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates around 233.9 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Ask locals about Downtown versus University — those two pockets illustrate how different daily life can feel inside the same city limits, with Southridge as a common third option. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Denton with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- University
- Southridge
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Denton city, 1600000US4819972) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Denton County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003991 DENTON MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10