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Denton, Texas

city · Denton County (primary) , Callahan County

At a glance

152,866
Population
$348,200
Median home value (all homes)
15% above U.S. median
$350,224
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,420/mo
Median rent
5% above U.S. median
$76,019
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
23.7 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
66.34%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 106 — 6% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities4% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost22% 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:
Texas Woman's University Graduate degrees
University of North Texas Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates91.6%
College graduates41.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Denton Economic Development Partnership
To remain competitive and to keep up with the ever changing business climate, the Denton Economic Development Partnership expands the City's tax base and supports the creation of jobs by marketing the City, developing strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors, and educating key stakeholders on the value of economic development. The Partnership supports prospective companies considering Denton as a market in addition to existing businesses looking to grow.
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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