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Denton

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    Overall Grade
  • City in Texas
  • 498 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Denton is a city in Texas with a population of 131,097. 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
    131,097

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $179,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $975
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Denton Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      146.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      87.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      68.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      311.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,729.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      217.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      22%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Denton

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,164
    National
    $55,322
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    Denton Reviews

    498 reviews
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    Denton is the perfect town to experience a small town with big aspirations. The college population in Denton creates a culture of creative appreciation, whether it be of art, music, amazing food, or simply the culture of its citizens. The most beautiful historic things about Denton are its museums and public buildings near downtown, as well as the small restaurants and shops that have been here for years and support thriving communities.
    Like all growing cities, there is a tendency for large corporations and gentrification to attempt to expand the economic value of the town. It's important that Denton and its citizens continue to support small businesses and sites that make the city great!
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    Denton is a great town for schools and community events. My experience as a college student their has been amazing. Many places are walking distance from campus and the community businesses are always hosting events to help out. Great atmosphere! However, the construction in the area gets tiring.
    Denton, Texas is a spectacular town that is a mixture of college town and family living. From the downtown square and their old-time-y businesses to the new shopping areas in northern Denton. I attend the University of North Texas and the campus is gorgeous. Although the roads around the campus need lots of love. Their is a bit of construction on I35 that runs right through the town, but it is going quickly. Everything is cute, has loads of character, and family friendly while still offering places to go for college-aged students. There is parks, recreational areas, and there is bars and lots and lots of places to grab some grub. Now, the food. OH the food! From regular fast food chains to high end restaurants for date night. There is breakfast and brunch places that smash your pancake and mimosa craving and there is late night greasy corner store for all your late night cravings. Denton truly has everything you could need to survive college or raise a family.