Relocation Guide, Denton, TX

Moving to Denton, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.

A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Denton: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.

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Denton at a glance

Population
160,000
Median home price
$385,000
Median rent
$1,550 / month
Cost of living index
100
Property tax
2.15% effective
Sales tax
8.25%
Summer avg high
96°F
Winter avg low
35°F

Why people move to Denton

College-town character with big-metro access

Live music scene, real downtown

More affordable than Frisco or Plano

UNT and TWU drive culture

Where to live in Denton

A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.

Robson Ranch

Active adult, gated

Southridge

Established, family-focused

Rayzor Ranch

Newer mixed-use, walkable

Downtown Denton

Historic square, music scene

Major employers

  • · University of North Texas
  • · Texas Woman's University
  • · Peterbilt
  • · Denton ISD

Schools

Denton ISD; UNT and TWU anchor higher-ed.

Airports

  • · DFW International (30 min)

What most newcomers wish they'd known

I-35 traffic south into DFW

Growing fast, expect construction

Property taxes are high

Who thrives in Denton

Students, faculty, creativesRemote workersFirst-time buyers

Moving to Denton from out of state?

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