Denton, TX

Denton TX scores 65/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 15% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 85 (100 = avg); violent crime index 65; property crime index 105. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Denton. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Denton is about $1,420/month (moderate). At $1,420/month for a typical unit, you need about $51,120+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $348,200.

Median household income is $76,019, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($76,019) clears the $51,120 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 75°F (highs near 83°F, lows near 67°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Hazard indexes (100 ≈ typical U.S.): weather hazard index 123. Ask insurers for a quote on the ZIP you want. Deductibles can move your monthly cost as much as a $50–$100 rent difference.

Who tends to thrive in Denton: (1) Households earning $51,120+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,420/month (2) Movers with a locked job offer in Denton who already priced rent and commute (3) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing (4) People who will visit on a weekday and a weekend before committing (not just a long weekend)

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 65/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Denton does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $51,120 household income for $1,420/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Denton holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 65/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,420/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.