Denton's historic downtown square buzzes with activity around the beautifully restored 1896 Courthouse Museum, where local history exhibits rotate throughout the year. Music fills the air from free concerts at the University of North Texas College of Music, while the annual Denton Arts & Jazz Festival draws thousands each April. The city features diverse dining options, from contemporary American cuisine at Hannah's Off The Square to authentic Italian dishes at Osteria il Muro. Outdoor recreation awaits at Ray Roberts Lake State Park and Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, providing spaces for hiking, camping, and fishing.
The median sale price for homes in Denton is $373,500, with approximately 700 properties currently available ranging from $235,000 to $1,426,000. Single family homes command a median price of $399,900, while townhomes typically sell for a median price of $290,000. Two bedroom condos have a median price point of $190,000. Downtown Denton features single family homes with a median price of $295,000, while the Southridge neighborhood commands higher median prices at $442,000.
A family with school age children needs an annual salary of $104,000 to live comfortably in Denton, spending about $28,000 yearly on housing and $18,000 on groceries. Renters should aim for $58,000 annually. The overall cost of living sits 1.1% below the national average. Property taxes in Denton County stand at 1.72%, while residents benefit from no state income tax. The combined sales tax rate is 8.20%.
Denton Independent School District includes Guyer High School, rated A by Niche, serving the Wheeler Ridge and Downtown neighborhoods. The Denton County Transportation Authority provides bus service throughout the city and A train commuter rail connects to Dallas. Two major universities, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, contribute to the city's college town atmosphere.
