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Denison, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Denison.

Population: 34,008 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Denison, TX is $234,005 — down 6.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $218,475 after a median 89 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,477/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,005

Median home value

-6.1%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,005
1-year appreciation
-6.1%
3-year appreciation
-6.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.5%
10-year appreciation
+97.1%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$258,233
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$218,475
Median list price
$236,495
Median price per sqft
$159
1-year sale-price change
-9.2%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
386
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
163
1-year forecast
-2.1%
Days to pending
112 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,477/mo
1-year rent change
+2.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
DENISON ISD, SHERMAN ISD
Schools include
DENISON H S, HOUSTON EL, HENRY SCOTT MIDDLE, HYDE PARK EL, LAMAR EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,754
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,005

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Chickasaw National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
109
Nearest airport
Mc Keon Aviation Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
North Texas Regional Airport Perrin Field (PNX) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
TEXOMA MEDICAL CENTER, WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CARRUS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,342 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
42.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,447
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,512
Average weekly wage
$1,089
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,368

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DenisonState medianUS median
Median home value$234,005$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$218,475$285,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,477/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,447$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Denison, TX?
$234,005.
What is the median sale price in Denison, TX?
$218,475.
How long do homes take to sell in Denison, TX?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Denison, TX?
Typical rent: $1,477/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Denison, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, hail, heatWave.
Is Denison, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Denison, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Denison, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Denison, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Denison, TX?
13 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Denison, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Denison, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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