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Denton
Snapshot
✓ Pros
- Live music venues, murals, galleries, and festivals give Denton a unique, expressive character.
- Universities deliver education options, sporting events, research, and economic drivers.
- A young and multicultural population with a median age in the low 30s and a lively social vibe.
- Parks, trails, and proximity to lakes and green spaces support active outdoor lifestyles.
- A mix of education, manufacturing, health services, and creative industries underpins the local economy.
✗ Cons
- Population and development have strained infrastructure and increased congestion in some areas.
- Growth and student demand have pushed rents and home prices up in recent years.
- While universities and education sectors are strong, some residents find local job opportunities limited compared with bigger cities.
- Although there is some commuter rail via DCTA A-Train, most residents rely on cars.
- Rapid expansion has brought service and development challenges as the city scales.
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Getting Around
Averaged across Denton, weighted by where people live. #28 of 84 cities. Its most walkable areas reach 81, and 17% of residents live somewhere walkable (50+).
Local life in Denton
Denton's downtown centers on the 1896 Denton County Courthouse at 110 W. Hickory St., which now holds the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum.
Day-to-day Denton1,3,4,7,9,10,11,13,18,21,22,23,27,29,31,32,33,35
- 1Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum
- 2Jupiter House
- 3Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream
- 4Mexican Oak
- 5Hemlock Fox
- 6Ruby Rodeo / Red: Italian
- 7Recycled Books
- 8Market Behind the Square
- 9Kroger (University Dr.)
- 10Sprouts Farmers Market
- 11WinCo Foods
- 12Walmart Supercenter (Loop 288)
- 13North Lakes Park
- 14South Lakes Park
- 15Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
- 16Avondale Park
- 17Carl Gene Young Sr. Park
- 18North Texas Fairgrounds
- 19Denton High School
- 20Guyer High School
- 21Ryan High School
- 22Strickland Middle School
- 23Pecan Creek Elementary
- 24Medical City Denton
- 25Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
- 26Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
- 27Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care
- 28City Hall
- 29Police Headquarters
- 30Downtown Denton Transit Center (A-train)
30 most useful places, a mix of kinds. Downtown addresses partly from the 2021 Main Street guide.
Denton's year, month by month16,17,18,19
| Month | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | Denton Black Film Festival | Various |
| Spring | Thin Line Fest; Texas Storytelling Festival | Downtown / various |
| Spring-summer | Twilight Tunes concerts; Saturday Community Market | Courthouse lawn; downtown |
| June | Juneteenth; Make Music Day | Various |
| July 4 | Independence Day in Denton | Downtown |
| Aug 21-30, 2026 | North Texas Fair & Rodeo (98th) | North Texas Fairgrounds |
| Sept 11-13, 2026 | Denton Arts & Jazz Festival (new dates and venue) | North Texas Fairgrounds |
| Fall | Blues Festival; Arts & Autos; Dog Days of Denton; Turkey Roll | Downtown; Quakertown Park |
| Oct 24, 2026 | Day of the Dead Festival: coffin races, lantern parade | Downtown |
| December | Holiday Lighting Festival; Wassail Weekend | Quakertown Park; downtown |
Seasons from Discover Denton's annual events list; exact 2026 dates confirmed only where shown.
Drive times from the Denton Square37
- Downtown Lewisville15.5 mi20 min
- Legacy West (Plano)26.4 mi37 min
- Las Colinas (Irving)29.0 mi37 min
- Frisco (The Star)27.3 mi38 min
- AllianceTexas (north Fort Worth)24.6 mi40 min
- DFW Airport27.3 mi40 min
- Downtown Fort Worth37.4 mi43 min
- Downtown Dallas39.2 mi48 min
- Dallas Love Field35.9 mi48 min
Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine. Free-flow times; rush hour on I-35E/I-35W adds time. Lake endpoints approximate.
What's in town vs. nearby7,8,20,21,22,23,24,25,27,28,35,36
| Need | In Denton | Nearest outside town |
|---|---|---|
| Full grocery | Kroger (3), Walmart (2 + Neighborhood Market), Aldi (2), WinCo, Albertsons, Sprouts, Target (2), Natural Grocers, Sam's Club | H-E-B opens in Denton 2027; nearest current H-E-B in Frisco/Plano/Alliance area |
| Trader Joe's / Whole Foods | None found | Neighboring cities (not confirmed) |
| Hospital / trauma | Medical City Denton (Level II), Texas Health Presbyterian, BSW Heart Hospital | - |
| Urgent care | Texas Health Breeze (4600 Teasley Ln.), CareNow (3751 S. I-35E) | - |
| Library | Emily Fowler Central, North Branch (makerspace), South Branch | - |
| Rail transit | A-train to Carrollton (weekdays, Saturdays) | DART Green Line at Trinity Mills |
| Lake | Clear Creek (river access, canoe put-ins) | Lewisville Lake ~15 min; Ray Roberts ~25-30 min |
| University | UNT, TWU | - |
| Fire / EMS | Denton Fire (ISO Class 1, city-run EMS) | - |
Read the full local life guide
Downtown: the Square and the blocks around it
Denton's downtown centers on the 1896 Denton County Courthouse at 110 W. Hickory St., which now holds the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. Shops, restaurants and bars line Hickory, Oak, Elm and Locust streets on all four sides.
Long-running names on and near the Square include Jupiter House coffee (106 N. Locust St.), Beth Marie's ice cream (117 W. Hickory St.), LSA Burger Co. (113 W. Hickory St.) and Recycled Books, which fills the former opera house at 200 N. Locust St. Newer arrivals include Mexican Oak at 100 W. Oak St. (opened summer 2025), Hemlock Fox cocktail bar (116 N. Austin St.) and Market Behind the Square, a butcher at 700 N. Locust St. Hoochie's seafood reopened in spring 2026 after a renovation that added a full bar.
The Square also turns over. In 2025, Andy's Bar, Mellow Mushroom, Vinyl Lounge and the 39-year-old Casa Galaviz closed. Ruby Rodeo and Red: Italian are taking over the old Andy's space at 122 N. Locust St., with Red set to open in August 2026. A $900,000 renovation at 300 E. Hickory St. for Smithers Smokehouse was permitted with an October 2026 completion date.
A full calendar, with two big moves in 2026
Denton runs events most months. Spring brings Thin Line Fest, the Texas Storytelling Festival, the start of the Saturday Denton Community Market and the free Twilight Tunes concerts on the courthouse lawn. Summer has Juneteenth, Make Music Day and the July 4 celebration downtown. The North Texas Fair & Rodeo ran Aug. 21-30, 2026 at the North Texas Fairgrounds (2217 N. Carroll Blvd.).
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, long held in Quakertown Park each spring, moved to the fairgrounds and to Sept. 11-13 in 2026. Fall also brings the Blues Festival, Arts & Autos and Dog Days of Denton. Denton's Day of the Dead Festival, with coffin races and a lantern parade, was on Oct. 24, 2026. December closes with the Holiday Lighting Festival in Quakertown Park and Wassail Weekend downtown.
Parks, trails and two lakes close by
The city's 2021 inventory counted about 5,700 acres of parkland in roughly 60 parks, preserves and trail corridors. The largest are North Lakes Park (2001 W. Windsor Dr.; two lakes, sports fields, three pavilions and a radio-control aircraft runway) and South Lakes Park (556 Hobson Ln.; about 187 acres, with fishing piers, tennis courts and 1.6 miles of trail). Quakertown Park, about 32 acres downtown, hosts many festivals.
Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, at 3310 Collins Rd., covers more than 2,900 acres along Clear Creek and the Elm Fork. It has more than 10 miles of trail, canoe and kayak put-ins, and a mountain bike trail. The city's trail plan set a 2030 goal of 210 miles.
Lewisville Lake's north shore is about 15 minutes south. Ray Roberts Lake State Park is about 25-30 minutes north.
Errands and health care are in town
Denton has most chains in town: three Kroger stores, two Walmart Supercenters plus a Neighborhood Market, two Aldi stores, two Targets, WinCo, Albertsons, Sprouts, Sam's Club and Natural Grocers (listed as Vitamin Cottage). H-E-B is building its first two Denton stores: one at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road (early 2027) and one at 2210 W. University Dr. (fall 2027).
Three hospitals sit along I-35E: Medical City Denton (3535 S. I-35E, 228 beds, Level II trauma), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton (3000 I-35) and Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton (2801 S. Mayhill Rd.). Walk-in options include Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care (4600 Teasley Ln., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily) and CareNow (3751 S. I-35E).
The public library has three locations: Emily Fowler Central Library on Oakland Street, the North Branch at N. Locust and Windsor (home of the Forge makerspace) and the South Branch on Teasley Lane. City Hall is at 215 E. McKinney St.
Schools and two universities
Most of Denton is in Denton ISD. The district covers 170 square miles and had 33,177 students in 2025-26. It also serves Cross Roads, Shady Shores and parts of Corinth, Lantana, Little Elm, Aubrey, Prosper and other towns, so not every campus is in Denton. Inside the city are Denton, Guyer and Ryan high schools, Calhoun, McMath and Strickland middle schools, and about 13 elementary schools.
TEA rated the district C (76) in 2026, down from B (80). Guyer, Ryan and Braswell high schools earned Bs. Denton High earned a C (79), one point short of a B. Some edges of the city may fall in other districts. Confirm by address.
The University of North Texas reported 42,016 students in fall 2026 and Texas Woman's University 16,412 systemwide. Both main campuses are in Denton.
Getting around and public safety
I-35E runs south to Lewisville and Dallas, and I-35W runs south-west to Fort Worth and Alliance. US 380 runs east toward Frisco and McKinney, and Loop 288 rings the east side. Off-peak, Realust estimates about 40 minutes to DFW Airport, 43 to downtown Fort Worth and 48 to downtown Dallas or Love Field. Rush hour adds time on I-35E.
DCTA's A-train runs 21 miles from the Downtown Denton Transit Center (604 E. Hickory St.) and MedPark station to Trinity Mills in Carrollton, where it meets DART's Green Line. Trains run every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on Saturdays, with no Sunday service.
Denton Fire provides fire and EMS, with about 235 sworn and support staff. It earned an ISO Class 1 rating in October 2025 and full ambulance accreditation in August 2025. Police headquarters is at 601 E. Hickory St., with a substation at 4111 Vintage Blvd.
Not confirmed yet
- Current citywide trail mileage (master plan Table 6.1 not read).
- Street addresses for Quakertown, East Lake, Lake Forest, Mack, Evers, Denia and Cross Timbers parks.
- Exact street addresses of the three library locations (the library history page gives streets only).
- 2026 dates for Thin Line Fest, Twilight Tunes, the Community Market and the Holiday Lighting Festival.
- Which parts of Denton city limits are zoned to districts other than Denton ISD.
- 2026 TEA grades for Denton ISD middle schools and most elementaries.
- Number of fire stations and sworn police officers.
- Standalone pharmacies (CVS, Walgreens) and their addresses.
- Bed count and trauma level for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.
Questions people ask
Does Denton have an H-E-B?
Not yet. H-E-B is building at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road (opening expected early 2027) and plans a second store at 2210 W. University Dr. (expected fall 2027). Kroger, Walmart, WinCo, Aldi, Sprouts, Albertsons and Target all have Denton stores now.
What hospitals are in Denton?
Three: Medical City Denton (Level II trauma, 228 beds), Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton, all near I-35E on the south side.
How long is the drive from Denton to DFW Airport?
About 40 minutes off-peak, roughly 27 miles, by Realust's estimate. Downtown Dallas and Love Field are about 48 minutes, and downtown Fort Worth about 43.
Is there a train from Denton to Dallas?
Yes. The DCTA A-train runs from downtown Denton to Trinity Mills in Carrollton, where you transfer to DART's Green Line. It runs weekdays and Saturdays only.
Where is the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival held?
In 2026 it moved from Quakertown Park to the North Texas Fairgrounds (2217 N. Carroll Blvd.) and from spring to Sept. 11-13.
What is Denton ISD's 2026 rating?
C (76), down from B (80) in 2025. Guyer, Ryan and Braswell high schools earned Bs and Denton High a C (79).
What lakes are near Denton?
Lewisville Lake is about 15 minutes south. Ray Roberts Lake State Park is about 25-30 minutes north. The city's Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center has more than 10 miles of trails and canoe access.
What is Denton's fire ISO rating?
Class 1, effective Oct. 1, 2025, the top rating. The city says some property owners may see insurance savings.
Sources (37) · checked Oct 28, 2026
- City of Denton, Park Locations (facility directory)
- City of Denton, Parks, Recreation and Trails System Master Plan (inventory May 2021, adopted Mar 2022)
- Denton Parks Foundation, North Lakes Park
- Denton Parks Foundation, South Lakes Park
- Denton Parks Foundation, Explore parks index
- Community Impact, 9 unique trails and parks to explore in Denton (Jan 7, 2026)
- City of Denton, Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
- Texas Parks & Wildlife, Ray Roberts Lake State Park
- Discover Denton, Downtown Denton Square
- Denton Main Street Association, Downtown Denton Visitor's Guide (2021 edition, PDF)
- Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton's biggest small business openings, closures and changes in 2025
- Hoodline, Hoochies stages big Denton Square comeback (Mar 2026)
- Community Impact, New tea shop, Italian restaurant: 4 Denton dining updates (Aug 4, 2026)
- TDLR TABS2026014427, Hickory St BBQ (Smithers Smokehouse), 300 E. Hickory St.
- Denton Record-Chronicle, Latest restaurants, shops and businesses now open in Denton (June 4, 2026)
- Hoodline, Off the Square: Denton Arts & Jazz Fest heads to fairgrounds in 2026 (Feb 2026)
- Discover Denton, Annual Events
- North Texas Fair & Rodeo, 2026 entertainment lineup announcement
- Denton's Day of the Dead Festival, official site (2026)
- Denton Record-Chronicle, Two new H-E-B grocery stores are coming to Denton (Apr 9, 2026)
- Feedam.org, SNAP-authorized stores in Denton, TX (USDA retailer data)
- Community Impact, Learn more about 3 hospital updates in Denton (June 17, 2026)
- Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care, Teasley/Denton location
- CareNow Urgent Care, Denton location
- Denton Public Library, history of the library
- Hoodline, Denton adapts library hours (July 2024)
- City of Denton, Fire Department
- City of Denton, Denton Fire Department earns ISO Class 1 rating (Sept 16, 2025)
- City of Denton, Police Department
- Wikipedia, Denton Independent School District
- Denton ISD, Elementary Schools
- SchoolDigger, Denton ISD high schools
- SchoolDigger, Denton ISD middle schools
- Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton ISD sees five underperforming schools gain ground in state ratings (Aug 17, 2026)
- Wikipedia, A-train (Texas)
- Community Impact, TWU enrollment rises, UNT sees transfer and freshman uptick for fall 2026
- OSRM open routing engine (Realust drive-time calculation, Oct 28, 2026)
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Drive to major employers from Denton
Rush-hour drive times from the center of Denton, weekday at 8:00 AM.
| Workplace | 8 AM rush | No traffic | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North TexasDenton | 5 min | 5 min | 0.8 mi |
| Texas Woman's UniversityDenton | 6 min | 6 min | 1.3 mi |
| AllianceTexasFort Worth | 25 min | 25 min | 20.3 mi |
| Charles SchwabWestlake | 31 min | 29 min | 21.6 mi |
| Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake | 35 min | 31 min | 23.8 mi |
| Toyota North America HQPlano | 39 min | 33 min | 29.3 mi |
| JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano | 40 min | 33 min | 30.2 mi |
| Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano | 40 min | 34 min | 29.3 mi |
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| Workplace | 8 AM rush | No traffic | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKessonLas Colinas | 41 min | 32 min | 29 mi |
| Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth | 42 min | 40 min | 36.4 mi |
| Capital OnePlano | 43 min | 36 min | 32.3 mi |
| Legacy WestPlano | 43 min | 35 min | 30.4 mi |
| The StarFrisco | 43 min | 37 min | 32.7 mi |
| DFW AirportDFW | 44 min | 36 min | 29.8 mi |
| Keurig Dr PepperFrisco | 45 min | 38 min | 31.8 mi |
| Kimberly-ClarkIrving | 47 min | 38 min | 32 mi |
| Tyler TechnologiesPlano | 47 min | 40 min | 32.4 mi |
| Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving | 48 min | 38 min | 32.3 mi |
| Medical City PlanoPlano | 49 min | 40 min | 34 mi |
| Telecom CorridorRichardson | 49 min | 40 min | 37.6 mi |
| UT DallasRichardson | 49 min | 41 min | 35.2 mi |
| State Farm CityLineRichardson | 50 min | 42 min | 38.2 mi |
| Lockheed MartinFort Worth | 51 min | 50 min | 43.9 mi |
| American AirlinesFort Worth | 52 min | 41 min | 38.2 mi |
| RaytheonMcKinney | 52 min | 48 min | 29.7 mi |
| Galleria / LBJDallas | 53 min | 40 min | 34.7 mi |
| Texas InstrumentsDallas | 57 min | 43 min | 37.5 mi |
| Southwest AirlinesLove Field | 58 min | 42 min | 34.3 mi |
| Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington | 59 min | 50 min | 44.3 mi |
| UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas | 60 min | 42 min | 36.2 mi |
| Dallas Love FieldDallas | 62 min | 46 min | 37.1 mi |
| Downtown DallasDallas | 64 min | 47 min | 39.9 mi |
| AT&TDowntown Dallas | 66 min | 47 min | 39.8 mi |
| Uptown DallasDallas | 67 min | 47 min | 40.1 mi |
| Baylor University Medical CenterDallas | 71 min | 50 min | 41.5 mi |
| SMUUniversity Park | 73 min | 50 min | 39.4 mi |
Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →
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Hidden costs in Denton
Most homes inside Denton city limits pay three taxing units: Denton ISD at 1.2069, the City of Denton at 0.5954 and Denton County at 0.1859, all per $100 of value for 2025. Together that is about 1.99% before exemptions.
Where a typical Denton homestead tax bill goes (2025)1,2,5,6
- Denton ISD$3,038/yr
- City of Denton$2,302/yr
- Denton County$719/yr
Homestead appraised at $391,698 (city average taxable value $386,698), Denton ISD, owner under 65, no special district. At 2026 rates the same home owes about $5,732.
Base 2025 tax rate: Denton vs. nearby cities1
- Krum2.04%
- Sanger2.02%
- Lake Dallas2.00%
- Denton1.99%
- Corinth (Denton ISD)1.93%
- Aubrey1.86%
- Lewisville1.72%
- Argyle1.70%
Each row uses the ISD Republic Title pairs with that city. Excludes MUDs, PIDs and FWSDs. All share the Denton County rate of 0.185938.
Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)1,2,18,21,23
- Property tax (homestead, 2025)$505/mo
- Electric (DME, 1,000 kWh)$140/mo
- Water$53/mo
- Wastewater$46/mo
- Trash$25/mo
- Drainage$3/mo
- Internet (Frontier 1 Gig)$65/mo
- HOA (Teasley Trails)$46/mo
Utilities use the city's FY 2025-26 average bill. Homeowners insurance and gas are not included because neither was sourced. HOA varies from none to $335/month.
Utility providers by area13,16,17,18,19,20,21
| Service | Most of the city | Edges & ETJ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | Denton Municipal Electric (no retail choice) | Oncor lines with retail choice at some addresses; co-op possible (not confirmed) | DME: $8.80 + about 13.1¢/kWh in summer = $140 at 1,000 kWh |
| Water & sewer | City of Denton | Not confirmed outside city limits | Avg. $52.87 water + $46.18 sewer (FY 2025-26) |
| Trash & recycling | City of Denton Solid Waste | Not confirmed outside city limits | $25.42/month, recycling included |
| Drainage | City of Denton | — | $0.50–$15.50/month by impervious area |
| Natural gas | Atmos Energy | Atmos or none | Rates not retrieved |
| Internet | Frontier fiber (97%), Spectrum cable (96%) | Fixed wireless and satellite | Frontier 1 Gig $64.99 |
Read the full hidden costs guide
Three taxing units, one bill
Most homes inside Denton city limits pay three taxing units: Denton ISD at 1.2069, the City of Denton at 0.5954 and Denton County at 0.1859, all per $100 of value for 2025. Together that is about 1.99% before exemptions. There is no college district or hospital district on the bill.
Exemptions cut the bill. The school district takes $140,000 off a homestead's value. The city and county each take 0.5% and 1%, with a $5,000 minimum, so most homes get $5,000 off for each. Owners 65 and older get $50,000 off the city value, $60,000 more off the school value, and tax ceilings from all three.
The city's average homestead had a taxable value of $386,698 in 2025. That home owed about $6,059 for the year, or $505 a month, an effective rate of about 1.55%. The same house as a rental with no exemptions would owe about $7,790.
Rates fell for 2026
The city lowered its rate to 0.5485 for 2026, and Denton ISD lowered its rate to 1.1528. The county proposed 0.1834. Even so, the city's own notice is labeled a tax increase, because the 2026 rate is above the no-new-revenue rate. At these rates the same home would owe about $5,730, about $330 less than in 2025.
Special districts are rare here
Unlike Celina, Princeton or Little Elm, Denton's main subdivisions mostly run on city services, and this research found no MUD or residential PID tied to a city neighborhood. Robson Ranch's developer states that community is in neither. Homes outside city limits in the ETJ skip the city rate but may fall in a county district, so check every address on the county tax site.
School district also matters. Small parts of the city fall in Argyle, Krum, Ponder or Sanger ISD, which moves the base rate between about 1.92% and 2.06%.
The city runs nearly every utility
Denton owns its electric utility, Denton Municipal Electric, so most homes cannot shop for a retail plan. DME charges $8.80 a month plus about 13.1 cents per kWh in summer, including its energy cost and transmission charges. At 1,000 kWh that is $140. Winter use above 600 kWh is billed at a lower rate. A 3% base-rate increase planned for October 2026 was paused until January 2027.
The city's own figure for an average residential bill in FY 2025-26 is $267.82 a month for electric, water, wastewater, trash and drainage. Water costs $52.87 at 9,000 gallons and sewer $46.18 at 6,000 gallons. Sewer is based on your winter water use. Water and sewer rates have risen each year, with sewer up 11% in 2025-26, and staff projected more increases through 2031.
Trash costs $25.42 a month for one 95-gallon cart, with recycling included. The drainage fee is based on roof and pavement area, from $0.50 to $15.50 a month. Atmos Energy supplies natural gas.
Internet, HOA and commute
FCC data shows Frontier fiber available at 97% of locations, with 1 Gig at $64.99 a month with autopay. Spectrum cable reaches about 96%, and fixed wireless covers most of the city.
HOA dues range widely. A Teasley Trails listing shows $550 a year. Robson Ranch lists $335 a month, which covers its facilities. Many older neighborhoods have no mandatory HOA.
The average commute is about 24 minutes. I-35E and I-35W main lanes are free. The I-35E TEXpress lanes from Corinth to I-635 charge a price that rises with traffic.
Renting in Denton
About half of Denton's occupied homes are rented, and the median gross rent is $1,420 a month (ACS 2024 5-year). Renters pay the city utility bill too, and the city may require a deposit of up to two months' average billing after a credit check.
Not confirmed yet
- What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $390,000 home in Denton?
- What share of city parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and are new preliminary county maps coming?
- What are Atmos Energy's current residential charges in Denton?
- What did the Oct. 27, 2026 council work session decide about DME rates for January 2027?
- What are typical HOA dues in other subdivisions (Hartlee Field, Southridge, Country Club Village, newer south-side developments)?
- What are typical TEXpress toll costs from Denton to Dallas at peak?
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Denton, TX?
For 2025, the base rate inside city limits in Denton ISD is about 1.99%: Denton ISD 1.2069, City of Denton 0.5954 and Denton County 0.1859 per $100. For 2026 the city rate is 0.5485 and the Denton ISD rate is 1.1528.
How much are property taxes on an average Denton home?
About $6,059 a year ($505 a month) for 2025 on a homestead appraised near $391,700, the city's average. At 2026 rates the same home owes about $5,730. A rental with no exemptions owes about $7,790.
Does Denton have a homestead exemption?
Yes. The city exempts 0.5% of value with a $5,000 minimum, and $50,000 for owners 65 and older or disabled, plus a tax freeze. Denton ISD exempts $140,000, and Denton County exempts 1% with a $5,000 minimum.
Can I choose my electric provider in Denton?
Usually not. Most of the city is served by Denton Municipal Electric, which is city-owned and outside retail choice. Some addresses on Oncor lines can choose a retail plan.
How much is the average utility bill in Denton?
The city puts its average residential bill at $267.82 a month for FY 2025-26, covering electric, water, wastewater, trash and drainage.
Are there MUDs in Denton?
None were confirmed inside city limits, and Robson Ranch states it is in neither a MUD nor a PID. Homes outside the city may sit in a county district, so check each address.
What internet is available in Denton?
Frontier fiber reaches about 97% of locations, and Spectrum cable about 96%. Frontier's 1 Gig plan costs $64.99 a month with autopay.
What is the median rent in Denton?
$1,420 a month, based on the ACS 2024 5-year estimate.
Sources (30) · checked Oct 28, 2026
- Republic Title, 2025 DFW Tax Rates and Exemptions
- City of Denton, Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase (tax year 2026)
- Community Impact, Denton officials pass FY 2026-27 budget and tax rate, pause electric increase (Sept. 23, 2026)
- KERA, Denton City Council approves $2.5 billion budget with increases to property tax rate, utilities, fees (Sept. 18, 2025)
- City of Denton, Informal Staff Report 2021-033: Disabled or Over-65 Property Tax Freeze
- UNT OLLI handout: Denton CAD 2023 jurisdiction rates and exemptions
- Denton Record-Chronicle, Slightly lower property tax rate and preventive maintenance take priority in Denton County's new budget (FY 2025-26)
- Denton County, Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase (2026)
- Denton County, 2026 Notice of Tax Rate
- Denton ISD, 2026-27 Budget
- Community Impact, Denton ISD lowers tax rate, saves median homeowners $345 (Sept. 24, 2026)
- Cross Timbers Gazette, Abbott signs property tax relief bills (SB 4, SB 23)
- Wikipedia, Denton, Texas
- Denton County, Tax Jurisdiction list
- Robson Ranch, MUD flyer
- City of Denton, Residential Electric Services (DME rates)
- City of Denton, FY 2024-25 Residential Utility Rates
- Denton Record-Chronicle, Denton utility rates are on track to increase as electric revenue comes in $200M shy (July 22, 2026)
- Utility-Rates.com, Compare electricity providers in Denton, TX
- BroadbandMap.com, Denton internet providers (FCC BDC data)
- Frontier, Fiber 1 Gig plans
- Home listing, Robson Ranch 2 Ph 1 (RE/MAX)
- Home listing, Teasley Trails Ph 1b (JPAR)
- City of Denton, Flood Protection Information
- TxDOT, IH 35E TEXpress Lanes fact sheet
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year detailed tables B25064, B25077, B25003, B08013, B08303, B19013 (Denton city, 1600000US4819972)
- City of Denton, Utility Account Services
- CoServ, Rates
- City of Denton City Council, July 16, 2024 agenda item 24-1315: Denton Tourism Public Improvement District
- City of Denton, 2025 Tax Code Section 26.18 information
What’s coming
Public projects that will change daily life in Denton: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.
Landmark master-planned community
Hillwood's 3,200-acre, $10B community in southwest Denton plans 6,000+ homes, 3,000 apartments, about 1,000 acres of parks and an H-E-B-anchored retail center. Phase 1 has about 750 homes.
Why it matters: Thousands of new homes, parks and future schools on Denton's southwest side.
Also in Argyle
H-E-B at Robson Ranch Road
H-E-B is building Denton's first store, a 133,975-square-foot grocery with a fuel station and car wash at the northwest corner of I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, inside Hillwood's Landmark development. In September 2026 H-E-B moved its target up to late 2026 or early 2027, and hiring began in August. No grand-opening date has been announced.
Why it matters: Denton's first H-E-B, at Robson Ranch Road and I-35W.
Bonnie Brae Street widening
Denton is rebuilding Bonnie Brae Street between University Drive and Elm Street as a four-lane divided road with sidewalks, signals and drainage, a $37M project.
Why it matters: A wider north-south route on Denton's west side.
Mia Price HS & Advanced Tech Center
Denton ISD is building its fifth comprehensive high school and the Jim Alexander Advanced Technology Center in Cross Roads, funded by the 2023 bond. Both open for 2028-29.
Why it matters: A new high school close to home for east-side Denton ISD families.
Also in Cross Roads · Providence Village
I-35E/Mayhill Road interchange
A $136.6M rebuild of the I-35E/Mayhill Road interchange and frontage roads along about 2 miles from Pockrus Page Road to Loop 288. It was 31% complete in October 2026.
Why it matters: Better I-35E access and frontage roads for south Denton.
Also in Corinth
I-35E/I-35W interchange rebuild
TxDOT is rebuilding 4.8 miles of I-35 and the I-35E/I-35W split from North Texas Boulevard to US 77 north of Denton, a $589 million project.
Why it matters: Smoother traffic where I-35E and I-35W meet in Denton.
Heritage mixed-use district
A 124-acre development at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road with a store of up to 150,000 sq ft, retail, and a 50-acre wellness campus that could include a hospital. The goal is for stores to open by Dec. 2027.
Why it matters: Big-box shopping and medical care without leaving Argyle.
H-E-B on West University Drive
H-E-B plans a 126,841-sq-ft store at 2210 W. University Drive (US 380), with an estimated construction cost of about $30 million.
Why it matters: A full-size H-E-B for central and north Denton.
I-35 widening, Denton to Sanger
TxDOT plans to widen I-35 from four to six lanes from US 77 north of Denton to FM 455 in Sanger, in three segments with bids planned Nov 2026 to Nov 2028 (about $500M total).
Why it matters: More highway capacity for commuters from Sanger into Denton.
Also in Sanger
I-35W frontage roads, FM 407-FM 2449
TxDOT plans to rebuild I-35W's discontinuous frontage roads into 4-6 lane roads between FM 407 and FM 2449, a $233M project with bids estimated for Sep. 2028.
Why it matters: Continuous frontage roads along I-35W past Argyle and south Denton.
Also in Argyle · Northlake · Ponder
FM 1173 widening, Krum to I-35
TxDOT is designing a rebuild of FM 1173 from FM 156 in Krum to I-35, widening it from a two-lane rural road to a six-lane divided road ($80M estimate).
Why it matters: Faster, safer drive from Krum to I-35.
Also in Krum
I-35E interchange at Lake Sharon/Dobbs
TxDOT is designing a new I-35E interchange at Lake Sharon Drive/Dobbs Road, estimated at $111M. No construction date has been set.
Why it matters: A new direct I-35E access point for north Corinth.
Also in Corinth
Core Scientific AI data center expansion
Core Scientific is converting its Denton site into an AI supercomputing center in a $635M expansion, raising power use from 294 to 394 MW and its leased city land from 31 to 78 acres.
Why it matters: Big tax base boost; some residents worry about electric rates and grid strain.
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Denton
Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Texas Health Resources broke ground in Nov. 2025 on a 40-room inpatient rehab hospital for stroke and brain-injury patients at I-35 and West University Drive.
Why it matters: Specialized stroke and injury rehab close to home for Denton County families.
Horizon 35 business park
Jackson-Shaw broke ground on a distribution and manufacturing park at the northeast corner of I-35 and Loop 288; Phase 1 is 543,550 sq ft in three buildings, with over 900,000 sq ft planned.
Why it matters: New jobs north of Denton; more truck traffic near I-35 and Loop 288.
Also in Krum
Clear Creek Water Reclamation Plant
Denton awarded a $45.5M design contract in June 2026 for a new wastewater plant south of Elm Bottom Circle; design runs through 2028, with construction set for Dec. 2028 to Dec. 2032.
Why it matters: Adds wastewater capacity to keep up with Denton's growth.
Citywide
South Branch Library on Ryan Road
A 40,000-sq-ft library funded with $49.5M from Denton's 2023 bond is planned on 14.4 city-owned acres on Ryan Road; the council is weighing putting a new active adult center on the same site.
Why it matters: New library, and possibly a senior center, for south Denton neighborhoods.
Harris Ranch industrial campus
Urban Logistics Realty and Crow Holdings plan a 10-building, 1.1M-sq-ft industrial campus on 80 acres off I-35 in Denton; Phase 1 (five buildings, 656,000 sq ft) targets Q3 2027.
Why it matters: Warehouse and manufacturing jobs; added truck traffic along I-35.
Citywide
Lagoon community sewage plant permit
Megatel's proposed lagoon community on 300 acres near FM 2153 and FM 2164 needs a state permit for a sewage plant; Denton and Sanger oppose it, and TCEQ sent the case to a state hearing.
Why it matters: Neighbors cite risks to Clear Creek and Lewisville Lake water quality.
Also in Sanger
Citywide
Loop 288 west extension (Denton)
TxDOT is designing Phase 1 of a Loop 288 extension around west Denton: new two-lane roads from I-35W south of Denton to US 380, then north to I-35 (about $233M). Bid dates are TBD.
Why it matters: A western bypass could ease I-35 and central Denton traffic.
Also in Krum
Ginnings Elementary rebuild (Denton ISD)
Denton ISD is reconstructing Ginnings Elementary with 2023 bond funds; the rebuilt campus is scheduled for the 2028-29 school year.
Why it matters: Newer school building for families zoned to Ginnings.
Citywide
Denton ISD elementary site in Landmark
Denton ISD bought a 12-acre elementary school site inside the Landmark community at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road with 2023 bond funds. Timing depends on enrollment.
Why it matters: A future neighborhood elementary for Landmark buyers.
Denton data center moratorium
Denton is weighing a 90-day pause, extendable by 90 more days, on new data center development and permits. Public hearings were held Sept 22 and set for Oct 27; a vote could come Dec 1.
Why it matters: Could limit new data centers near Denton homes while rules are written.
Citywide
QumulusAI data center
A 20 MW modular AI/GPU data center (up to eight modules) on about 4 acres of city-leased land at 750 Precision Dr, fed by Denton Municipal Electric's RD Wells substation. Denton approved the land lease and power deal in Aug 2024 and the specific use permit in Jan 2026.
Why it matters: The company pays 100% of its power costs and says its closed-loop cooling uses no water, but residents have raised electric-bill and grid-reliability worries and Denton is weighing a data center moratorium.
Cole Ranch
Johnson Development's 3,100-acre community west of I-35W in Denton, planned for about 4,365 single-family homes plus retail, a 55-acre business park and land for two Denton ISD elementary schools. A ceremonial groundbreaking was held in June 2026.
Why it matters: One of Denton's biggest-ever neighborhoods; years of construction and new traffic on the city's southwest side.
Citywide
Craver Ranch
A planned community on Denton's far north side, south of Ray Roberts Lake, with 7,091 single-family homes, 1,084 townhomes and 1,015 apartments plus about 1.24M sq ft of commercial space; developer Old Prosper Partners. City Council approved the zoning in December 2025.
Why it matters: Huge long-term growth for north Denton through about 2045; roads and utilities will be paid for through a special management district.
Also in Sanger
We track publicly announced projects from official and local news sources. Plans and dates change; dates are targets, not promises. Map locations are approximate. Projects don't affect the Realust Score. Know of a project we're missing? Tell us.
Growth story in Denton
Denton became the Denton County seat in 1857 and got its railroad in 1881. North Texas Normal College opened in 1890 and grew into the University of North Texas; Texas Woman's University followed in the early 1900s.
Denton population, 1990-20251,2,4
1990-2020: decennial Census counts. NCTCOG's Jan 1, 2026 estimate is 166,258.
New housing units permitted by the City of Denton5,6
Census Building Permits Survey, all building types. More than half of units since 2020 are in apartment buildings (5+ units). 2026 is January-September only.
Units permitted 2020-2025, by building type5
- Single-family7,085 units
- 2-4 unit buildings94 units
- 5+ unit buildings10,093 units
Sum of annual Census BPS place files, 2020-2025.
Denton ISD enrollment, actual and projected19,20,21,25
2017-18 and 2023-24 are approximate. District covers more than the city.
New-home communities in Denton7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
| Community | Developer | Builders | Planned size | Status | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark (former Hunter Ranch) | Hillwood | American Legend, Coventry, David Weekley, Drees, Highland, M/I, Perry, Toll Brothers, Tri Pointe | 3,200 acres; 6,000+ homes + ~3,000 apartments; Phase 1 ~750 homes | Selling Phase 1 | I-35W at Robson Ranch Rd |
| Cole Ranch | Johnson Development | Not yet named | 3,100 acres; 4,000+ homes | Under development; sales late 2027 | Southwest Denton, next to Landmark |
| Robson Ranch Texas (55+) | Robson Communities | Robson Communities | ~7,200 homes at build-out | Selling since 2002 | Robson Ranch Rd, 76207 |
| Stella Hills | Allied Development | Meritage | 326 lots, 84 acres | Selling | E McKinney St at Laney Cir |
| Agave Ranch | Mattamy | Mattamy | 239 homes, 92 acres | Selling | 6108 Agave Ranch Way |
| Kings Way | n/p | Cambridge, M/I, Pulte | n/p | Selling | 3121 Royal Throne |
| Eagle Creek | n/p | D.R. Horton, KB Home | n/p | Selling | 1821 Laurel |
| Stark Farms | n/p | Beazer | n/p | Selling | 5304 Pagewood Dr |
| Glenwood Meadows | n/p | Bloomfield | n/p | Selling | 3017 Creekhollow |
| Country Lakes | n/p | Bloomfield, Sandlin | n/p | Selling | 301 River Meadows |
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| Parkside | n/p | First Texas | n/p | Selling | 305 Mesa Verde |
n/p = not published. Builder addresses are sales-office addresses from listing sites. Some 76226 and 76207 communities may be outside city limits.
Where new homes and jobs are going8,10,12,13,14,15,16,18
- 1Landmark Phase 1 (builder models)
- 2Stella Hills
- 3Kings Way
- 4Eagle Creek
- 5Stark Farms
- 6Glenwood Meadows
- 7Country Lakes
- 8Parkside
- 9Audra Oaks
- 10Courts of Bonnie Brae
Cole Ranch and the Core Scientific site need verified street locations.
Largest employers in Denton1,16
- University of North Texas5,100 jobs
- Denton ISD4,417 jobs
- Peterbilt Motors2,000 jobs
- Texas Woman's UniversityRange given as 868-1,8751,875 jobs
- Denton County1,803 jobs
- City of Denton1,757 jobs
- Denton State Supported Living Center1,700 jobs
- Texas Health Presbyterian Denton1,100 jobs
- Sally Beauty Holdings1,000 jobs
- Medical City Denton799 jobs
- STULZ USA (2025 plant)600+ planned with second building270 jobs
- Novartis (planned)Up to 150; announced target150 jobs
Wikipedia's employer table (year not stated; likely from a city financial report). STULZ and Novartis are new or announced. Large job centers just south (AllianceTexas, Northlake) are not shown.
Read the full growth story guide
A county seat built around two universities
Denton became the Denton County seat in 1857 and got its railroad in 1881. North Texas Normal College opened in 1890 and grew into the University of North Texas; Texas Woman's University followed in the early 1900s. The universities kept the city growing when nearby farm towns stalled.
The population nearly doubled in the 1940s, reached 66,270 by 1990 and 113,383 by 2010.
Population: about 170,000 and climbing
The 2020 Census counted 139,869 people. Census Bureau estimates show 147,288 in 2021, 159,300 in 2023 and 169,431 in July 2025, a gain of about 21% in five years, or roughly 6,000 people a year. NCTCOG's separate estimate put the city at 166,258 on Jan. 1, 2026.
No official long-range city or NCTCOG forecast was confirmed for this page. The best guide to future growth is the land already planned: two master-planned tracts in southwest Denton alone plan more than 10,000 single-family homes plus about 3,000 apartments.
Housing: apartments lead, big tracts arrive
Census permit data show the city issued 625 to 1,881 housing permits a year from 2007 to 2019. Since 2020 it has issued 1,665 to 4,041 a year, 17,272 units in total from 2020 to 2025. About 58% of those were in apartment buildings of five or more units. Through September 2026 the city had permitted 1,989 units, including 1,002 single-family homes.
The biggest change is in southwest Denton along I-35W. Hillwood's Landmark, on the former Hunter Ranch, covers 3,200 acres and plans 6,000-plus single-family homes and about 3,000 apartments over roughly 40 years. Phase 1, about 750 homes at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road, is selling through nine builders. Next door, Johnson Development broke ground on the 3,100-acre Cole Ranch in June 2026, with more than 4,000 homes and first sales in late 2027. Robson Ranch, an age-restricted golf community, plans about 7,200 homes at build-out.
Smaller communities fill in elsewhere: Stella Hills and Agave Ranch on the east side, Kings Way, Eagle Creek and Stark Farms. Landmark is covered by municipal management districts that add an assessment to the tax bill. A Denton mailing address does not guarantee city limits, so check the city limits, ETJ, school district and any special district for each address.
What is driving it
I-35E and I-35W meet in Denton. TxDOT is spending an estimated $583 million to rebuild the merger from North Texas Boulevard to US 77, widening main lanes from four to six; work runs from spring 2025 to summer 2029.
New employers are adding to the base of UNT, Denton ISD, Peterbilt and the county. STULZ opened a 270-job plant on Mingo Road in 2025 and plans a second building. Novartis picked Denton for a $280 million plant with up to 150 jobs. Core Scientific's converted data center now has about 260 MW contracted to CoreWeave. To the south, AllianceTexas and Northlake add large job centers within commuting range.
Schools: steady growth, bonds passing
Denton ISD serves most of Denton plus all or part of more than a dozen other towns, so its growth is not all inside the city. Enrollment rose from about 20,900 before the 2007 bond to 31,955 in 2021-22 and 33,177 in 2026 state data. Demographic reports point to nearly 36,000 by 2029-30, and district demographers have put build-out at 58,000 to 62,000 students.
Voters have backed recent bonds: $750 million in May 2018 with about 75% support, and $1.32 billion of a $1.4 billion package in May 2023. That money is paying for Mia Price High School and a career and technical center in Cross Roads, both due for 2028-29. School sites are reserved in Landmark and Cole Ranch, but building them depends on future bonds.
Values and incomes
Census survey data show the median owner-estimated home value rising from $154,300 (2011-2015) to $218,800 (2015-2019) and $348,200 (2020-2024). Median household income rose from $49,100 to $76,019 over the same periods.
Values have more than doubled while incomes rose about 55%. In ACS 2020-2024, half of Denton's occupied homes were renter-occupied.
Not confirmed yet
- Does the Denton 2040 Comprehensive Plan or NCTCOG publish a 2040/2050 population forecast for the city?
- What do Landmark's municipal management districts add to a typical tax bill?
- What water and wastewater plant expansions are planned to serve Landmark and Cole Ranch, and on what schedule?
- When will Denton ISD call its next bond, and will it include the Landmark and Cole Ranch school sites?
- When will the H-E-B at Landmark open?
- How many lots in each community are built, under construction and still to come?
Questions people ask
What is the population of Denton, Texas?
The Census Bureau estimated 169,431 residents on July 1, 2025, up from 139,869 at the 2020 Census. NCTCOG estimated 166,258 on Jan. 1, 2026.
How fast is Denton growing?
About 21% from 2020 to 2025 by Census estimates, roughly 6,000 people a year.
How many new homes are being built in Denton?
The city permitted 17,272 housing units from 2020 to 2025, more than half of them apartments, and 1,989 more from January to September 2026, per the Census Building Permits Survey.
What is the Landmark development in Denton?
Hillwood's 3,200-acre master-planned community on the former Hunter Ranch at I-35W and Robson Ranch Road. It plans more than 6,000 single-family homes and about 3,000 apartments over about 40 years, plus an H-E-B. Phase 1 broke ground in November 2025.
What is Cole Ranch in Denton?
A 3,100-acre Johnson Development community in southwest Denton planning more than 4,000 homes. It broke ground in June 2026 and expects first home sales in late 2027.
Did the Denton ISD bond pass?
Yes. In May 2023 voters approved $1.2 billion for buildings and $119 million for technology and rejected a $5.2 million athletics proposition. A $750 million bond passed in May 2018.
When will I-35 construction in Denton be finished?
TxDOT's rebuild of the I-35E/I-35W merger, from North Texas Boulevard to US 77, is scheduled to finish in summer 2029.
Sources (30) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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