Denton County, Texas
Homes for Sale in Denton, TX
Denton is DFW's cultural north star — home to two major universities, a beloved live music scene, and a historic courthouse square. For buyers seeking urban character, diverse neighborhoods, strong rental demand, and a lower price point than Collin County suburbs, Denton delivers.
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Active Listings
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$375K
Median Sold Price
Last 30 days
149 days
Avg. Days on Market
Active listings
50
New This Week
Added last 7 days
Market data sourced from NTREIS / Trestle MLS · Updated in real time
Area insights (U.S. Census)
Master-Planned Communities
Popular Communities in Denton
Robson Ranch
DFW's premier 55+ active adult community in Denton
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Landmark
Denton's most active master-planned community
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Stella Hills
New-construction community in growing southeast Denton
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Education
Schools in Denton
School district boundaries affect property values significantly in the DFW area. Ratings are GreatSchools summary scores (1–10).
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Community Profile
Denton by the Numbers
~176,000
Population
~$80,000
Median HH Income
30 yrs
Median Age
~$390,000
Median Home Value
Approx. figures — U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Why Denton?
- Two universities give Denton real college-town energy and culture
- The only DFW suburb with its own commuter rail line to DART
- Live-music scene and courthouse square rival Austin at half the price
- I-35E/I-35W split puts both Dallas and Fort Worth in easy reach
- Lakes on two sides — Ray Roberts north, Lewisville south
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Landmarks & Attractions
- Denton Courthouse Square — the 1896 courthouse and shop-lined square
- UNT campus — famed College of Music
- TWU campus & Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
- Denton Community Market — Saturday artisan & farmers market
- Campus Theatre — restored 1949 art-deco cinema
- Live-music venues ringing the square
Economy
Major Employers
- University of North Texas — 47,000+ students, largest employer
- Texas Woman's University
- Peterbilt Motors HQ
- Sally Beauty Holdings HQ
- Medical City Denton & Texas Health Presbyterian
- Denton ISD, City of Denton & Denton County
Outdoors
Parks & Trails
- Quakertown Park — 32 downtown acres with gardens & civic pool
- Ray Roberts Lake State Park — beaches & camping 30 min north
- Greenbelt Corridor Trail — 20 miles along the Elm Fork Trinity
- Denton Branch Rail Trail toward Lake Ray Roberts
- North Lakes Park — multi-sport park with driving range
- Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center — 2,900 wetland acres
Family Life
Kid-Friendly Favorites
- Explorium Denton children's museum — hands-on STEM play
- Denton's Day of the Dead Festival — coffin races, 25,000+ attendees
- Denton Arts & Jazz Festival — free spring festival in Quakertown Park
- North Texas Fair and Rodeo — a tradition since 1928
- Water Works Park — city waterpark with slides & lazy river
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Commute from Denton
- DCTA A-train commuter rail to the DART Green Line
- 40–45 minutes to downtown Dallas via I-35E
- 35–40 minutes to Fort Worth / Alliance via I-35W
- 30–35 minutes to DFW Airport via I-35E and FM-2499
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What Your Money Buys in Denton
The estimated median home value in Denton is ~$390,000. Here's how that compares to the metros our relocating buyers most often arrive from — and Texas has no state income tax.
San Jose / Silicon Valley
CA income tax up to 13.3%
$1.5M median
≈3.8× Denton's median
San Francisco
CA income tax up to 13.3%
$1.2M median
≈3.1× Denton's median
Los Angeles
CA income tax up to 13.3%
$1.0M median
≈2.6× Denton's median
Seattle
WA — no income tax
$850K median
≈2.2× Denton's median
New York City
NY income tax up to 10.9%
$800K median
≈2.1× Denton's median
Austin
TX — no income tax
$550K median
≈1.4× Denton's median
Approximate metro median sale prices, mid-2026. Live Denton market data from NTREIS MLS above.
The Real Monthly Number
Owning the Median Denton Home
Texas trades income tax for higher property tax — around 2.1% effective in denton County. Budget with the full picture:
Estimate on the ~$390,000 median — not a quote. Homestead exemptions lower the tax bill for primary residences; HOA dues vary by community.
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Common Questions
Denton, TX Real Estate FAQ
What is the median home price in Denton, TX?
The current median sold price in Denton is $375K (based on homes closed in the last 30 days from NTREIS MLS). The longer-term estimated median is ~$390,000 per U.S. Census Bureau ACS data.
What school district serves Denton, TX?
Denton is primarily served by Denton ISD (GreatSchools 7/10). Portions also fall within Lewisville ISD, Argyle ISD. Always verify your specific address before purchasing.
What ZIP codes are in Denton, TX?
Denton includes ZIP codes: 76201, 76205, 76207, 76208, 76209, 76210.
Is Denton, TX a good place to buy a home?
Denton is DFW's cultural north star — home to two major universities, a beloved live music scene, and a historic courthouse square. For buyers seeking urban character, diverse neighborhoods, strong rental demand, and a lower price point than Collin County suburbs, Denton delivers. Key highlights: Two universities give Denton real college-town energy and culture; The only DFW suburb with its own commuter rail line to DART; Live-music scene and courthouse square rival Austin at half the price.
What are the major highways near Denton, TX?
Denton has access to I-35E & I-35W (converge in Denton), US-380, US-377 & Loop 288, FM-2499, DCTA A-train to DART, making it convenient for DFW commuters.
What is there for families and kids in Denton, TX?
Family favorites in Denton include Explorium Denton children's museum — hands-on STEM play, Denton's Day of the Dead Festival — coffin races, 25,000+ attendees, Denton Arts & Jazz Festival — free spring festival in Quakertown Park, North Texas Fair and Rodeo — a tradition since 1928. Popular parks and trails: Quakertown Park — 32 downtown acres with gardens & civic pool, Ray Roberts Lake State Park — beaches & camping 30 min north, Greenbelt Corridor Trail — 20 miles along the Elm Fork Trinity.
What is the commute like from Denton, TX?
DCTA A-train commuter rail to the DART Green Line; 40–45 minutes to downtown Dallas via I-35E; 35–40 minutes to Fort Worth / Alliance via I-35W; 30–35 minutes to DFW Airport via I-35E and FM-2499.
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