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Denton, TX

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Denton.

Population: 148,703 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Denton, TX is $356,599 — down 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $326,569 after a median 95 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,596/month. 31 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, icestorm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$356,599

Median home value

-3.1%

1-year change

95

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$356,599
1-year appreciation
-3.1%
3-year appreciation
-6.4%
5-year appreciation
+12.2%
10-year appreciation
+66.4%
All-time peak (2022-11)
$394,174
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
$326,569
Median list price
$347,613
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-5.6%
Median days on market
95 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
627
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
82
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
182

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,596/mo
1-year rent change
-3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,528/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,593/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,867/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,347/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,990/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.6 (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
31
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
4
High schools
8
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
DENTON ISD, LAKE DALLAS ISD, LEWISVILLE ISD
Schools include
CALHOUN MIDDLE, NEWTON RAYZOR EL, BORMAN EL, JOE DALE SPARKS CAMPUS, HOUSTON EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.0%
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
66.8°F
Average high
76.7°F
Average low
56.8°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
131
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
180

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-59,903
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
143,221
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
122,939

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
555
Nearest airport
Denton Enterprise Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DENTON, UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OF DENTON, PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
14
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,234 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
10.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.7%
Median annual property tax
$5,309
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
263,238
Average weekly wage
$1,231
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5,219

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

How it compares

DentonState medianUS median
Median home value$356,599$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$326,569$285,000$325,000
Median days on market95 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,596/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,309$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 Denton, TX?
$356,599.
What is the median sale price in Denton, TX?
$326,569.
How long do homes take to sell in Denton, TX?
Median days on market: 95 days.
What is typical rent in Denton, TX?
Typical rent: $1,596/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Denton, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, tornado, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Denton, TX in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Denton, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Denton, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Denton, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Denton, TX?
31 schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 8 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Denton, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Denton, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Denton, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.6 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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