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Denton vs Haslet

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Denton
Denton Co. · $347K
71
B- · Above Average
Haslet
Denton Co. · $385K
82
B+ · Very Good

Denton or Haslet?

Denton scores 71 and Haslet scores 82 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Denton comes out ahead on lifestyle and commute. Haslet comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, affordability and growth. The median home is $347K in Denton and $385K in Haslet.

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Realust Score DentonHaslet
Prosperity 65 96
Schools 77 79
Safety 61 94
Lifestyle 83 50
Market 75 75
Affordability 74 97
Commute 67 59
Growth 76 79
What's comingDentonHaslet
Projects on the way258
Under construction96
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year02
All Denton projects →All Haslet projects →

Informational only: planned projects don't affect any city's Realust Score. Counts exclude countywide bonds and tax votes. See everything on the North Texas map →

HousingDentonHaslet
Median Home Price$346,719$384,748
Price Per Sq Ft$194$204
Starter Home Price$371,990$409,590
Premium Home Price$598,990$869,990
Sale To List Ratio96.6%97.1%
% Single Family99.5%100%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,920$2,131
Median Rent (1BR)$772$1,662
Median Rent (2BR)$1,640$1,964
Median Rent (3BR)$3,444$2,822
Rent Yoy Change-2%0.3%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.7%0.3%
Housing Affordability Score5.3—
Avg Sq Ft2,611 sq ft2,902 sq ft
Avg Beds3.84.2
Avg HOA Fee$149$64
% With HOA11.5%9.5%
% With Pool0.5%1%
Avg Lot Size8,249 sq ft26,167 sq ft
Avg Year Built20132023
Avg Baths2.73.4
Avg Baths Full2.43
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0.5%0%
% With Garage99%99.5%
% New Construction86%89%
% Price Reduced2%19.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending0%0%
% Contingent0%0%
Avg Price Reduction$14,271$11,659
% Single Story38%38.5%
% With Fireplace9.5%11.5%
% With Central Air12.5%10.5%
% Waterfront0%0%
Avg Garage Size2.12.3
Price Per Bedroom$131,388$129,961
Price Per Bathroom$181,630$160,725
Avg Home Age133
Realtor Median Days on Market75 days88 days
Realtor Median Price$389,000$550,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$194$204
Realtor Median Rent$1,495$2,280
Inventory Active381218
Inventory Total550334
Inventory Pending169116
% Under Contract30.7%34.7%
New Listings Monthly10872
Inventory Change (month)-1%-2.2%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.2%-2.7%
Price 1yr Ago$358,253$395,242
Price Change (5 yr)9.5%7.4%
Price 5yr Ago$316,649$358,194
Monthly Sales Volume978
Rent 1yr Ago$1,536$2,186
Rent 5yr Change20.3%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,252—
Momentum 20205264
Momentum 20215958
Momentum 20226363
Momentum 20236568
Momentum 20246763
Momentum 20256362
Momentum (1 yr)-1.69.6
Momentum (5 yr)25.642
EconomyDentonHaslet
Median Household Income$76,019$169,046
Avg Household Income$98,819$216,018
Per Capita Income$38,167$70,782
% Income Under $25K15.7%2.4%
% Income $25K–$50K18.4%2.5%
% Income $50K–$75K15.3%6.3%
% Income $75K–$100K13.6%9%
% Income $100K–$150K17.7%22.4%
% Income $150K Plus19.2%57.3%
Poverty Rate15.8%2.1%
Unemployment Rate5.1%0.5%
Job Growth 1yr2.6%16.7%
Jobs Score6.7—
SchoolsDentonHaslet
Primary School DistrictDenton ISDNorthwest ISD
Overall District Rating4.66.6
State Ranking Percentile44.8572.84
# Elementary Schools2623
# Middle Schools97
# High Schools85
Student Teacher Ratio13.8:115.3:1
Graduation Rate97.9%—
Niche Schools Score7.3—
SAT/ACT Participation Rate90.3%96.1%
SAT/ACT College Ready %14.3%22.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %25.5%35.9%
Dropout Rate1%—
Graduating Class Size2,315—
SafetyDentonHaslet
Overall Crime Rate21.9 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.3 per 1K0.5 per 1K
Assault Rate116.1 per 100K—
Robbery Rate26.1 per 100K—
Property Crime Rate19.6 per 1K2.5 per 1K
Burglary Rate133.1 per 100K—
Theft Rate1,470.5 per 100K—
Vehicle Theft Rate141 per 100K—
Safety GradeC+—
Safety Score2—
Murder Rate3.3 per 100K1.9 per 100K
Rape Rate57.7 per 100K—
Crime SourcePolice departmentCounty estimate
Crime Agency—Denton County Sheriff's Office
Crime Note—No city police department. Denton County Sheriff's Office covers the town; rates are the sheriff's 2025 FBI figures for its whole service area.
LifestyleDentonHaslet
# Movie Theaters41
# Libraries122
# Museums81
Nightlife Score8—
Family Friendly Score7.3—
Health Fitness Score6.7—
Outdoor Activities Score5.3—
Commute Score6.7—
Weather Score6.7—
Diversity Score8—
Area FeelDense Suburban—
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks5741
# Gyms5734
# Grocery Stores111
# Coffee Shops60+41
# Hospitals3611
# Bars60+19
# Pharmacies3418
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDentonHaslet
Avg Commute Time24 min29 min
% Drive Alone69.3%69.4%
% Carpool11.3%5.9%
% Public Transit0.9%0%
% Work From Home12.2%23.7%
Transit Score16—
Walkability Score247
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3727
Distance Downtown Dallas39.4 mi40.8 mi
Distance DFW Airport27.3 mi22 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport29 min25 min
Distance Love Field35.9 mi37.5 mi
EV Stations3010
EV Level2 Ports4520
EV Dc Fast Ports389
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, MERCEDES_BENZ, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, eVgo Network
Walk Score Max8129
Walk % Walkable170
Walk Score Points4010
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDentonHaslet
Population152,8663,280
Population Density1,576.6357.2
Population Growth 5yr12.2%101.7%
Median Age31.442
% Under 1818.2%23.4%
% Age 18–2420%6.1%
% Age 25–3417.9%7.5%
% Age 35–4411.4%16.2%
% Age 45–5410.4%13.8%
% Age 55–649.6%14.1%
% Age 65+12.5%18.9%
Avg Household Size2.533.06
% Family Households58%82.7%
% Homeownership50%94.3%
% HS Graduate Or Higher91.6%96.8%
% Bachelor's Or Higher41.7%43%
% Graduate Degree15.4%15.6%
% White59.4%68.2%
% Black11.2%3.4%
% Asian4.1%6.6%
% South Asian1.5%3.8%
% Hispanic Latino25.9%20.1%
% Native American0.9%0%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races18.1%20.4%
% Other Race6.2%1.5%
% Foreign Born13.5%8.8%
% Moved Last Year25.2%11.7%
% Renters50%5.7%
Diversity Score8—
% Same House 1yr74.8%88.3%
% From Out Of State2.8%2.8%
% From Different County8.3%4.2%
% From Abroad1.3%0%
% Families With Kids26.3%40.4%
% Married Couples43.7%74.5%
% Single Parent5.2%4.5%
% Living Alone28.5%11%
% Seniors Living Alone8.5%7.3%
% With Broadband91.9%98.8%
% With Computer98.1%98.8%
% Male48.6%46.7%
% Female51.4%53.3%
Total Households56,6641,073