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Denton
  • City in Texas
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Denton

#54 in Best Cities to Live in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Denton is a city in Texas with a population of 139,704. Denton is in Denton County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Denton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Denton there are a lot of bars and parks. Many young professionals live in Denton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Denton are highly rated.
    About Denton...
    Population
    139,704
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $257,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,164
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Denton Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      171.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      2
      6.1
    • Rape
      68.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      35.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      202.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,606.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      142.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      21%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Denton

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $65,168
    National
    $69,021
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