The Town FilesDenton, Texas
City in Denton County · population 139,869 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,200
- Household income
- $76,019
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 31.4
Denton is a city of 139,869 people in Denton County, Texas. The median home is worth $348,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Texas towns, better transit than 96% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 95% of Texas towns.
How Denton ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Denton is worth $348,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $76,019, which is more affordable than 8% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,420 a month. 50.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Denton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,420 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $76,019 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 50.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Denton
| People | Denton | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.5% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Denton
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 34.1°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denton since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 12, 1966 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 208 times; the largest was 5.90 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Denton County since 1996
Denton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Denton County
Denton County had 313,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,626 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Denton itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Denton
35 public schools with 18,628 students, about 12.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUYER H S | 9-12 | 2,570 | 14.9 |
| RYAN H S | 9-12 | 2,156 | 13.4 |
| DENTON H S | 9-12 | 2,054 | 13.5 |
| STRICKLAND MIDDLE | 6-8 | 962 | 13.9 |
| MCMATH MIDDLE | 6-8 | 782 | 13.0 |
| CALHOUN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 738 | 12.7 |
| NETTE SHULTZ | PK-5 | 704 | 13.8 |
| EVERS PARK EL | K-5 | 689 | 13.3 |
| RYAN EL | PK-5 | 678 | 11.9 |
| RIVERA EL | PK-5 | 655 | 12.1 |
| PECAN CREEK EL | PK-5 | 647 | 12.7 |
| HODGE EL | PK-5 | 646 | 12.0 |
Towns near Denton
- Krum, TX5.8 mi · 5,483 people · home $336,500
- Corinth, TX6.5 mi · 22,634 people · home $375,600
- Shady Shores, TX7.2 mi · 2,764 people · home $492,300
- Argyle, TX8.0 mi · 4,403 people · home $695,300
- Lantana, TX8.7 mi · 10,785 people · home $587,500
- Lake Dallas, TX9.2 mi · 7,708 people · home $269,000
- Oak Point, TX9.5 mi · 4,357 people · home $395,900
- Hickory Creek, TX9.6 mi · 4,718 people · home $507,200
Denton questions
Is Denton, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Denton scores better for retirees than 30% of Texas towns and quieter than 8%. 12.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.4).
How much does a house cost in Denton?
The median owner-occupied home in Denton is valued at $348,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,019, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,420 a month.
What is the weather like in Denton?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Denton get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 12, 1966. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)