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Denison, Texas

city · Grayson County

At a glance

25,778
Population
$180,900
Median home value (all homes)
40% below U.S. median
$225,218
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,309/mo
Median rent
3% below U.S. median
$67,365
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
19.4 min
Average commute
88.6%
Homes with broadband
79.92%
Locations with fiber available
4.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost36% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college8 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates89.3%
College graduates18.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Denison Development Alliance
The Denison Development Alliance (DDA) is a public non-profit entity organized and empowered by the City of Denison to develop and implement a comprehensive economic development program. DDA's mission is to stimulate growth of the local economy by locating, inducing, and assisting businesses in making location decisions.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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