About 40 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth is Denton, a city with an array of arts and culture, two universities and an expanding population. “It’s a growing area; a lot of people are moving there, and it’s trending up,” says Dwayne Marshall, a Realtor with RE/MAX DFW Associates with six years of experience in the area. “It’s a musically inclined place, like Austin. There’s a lot of creative people that live there.” According to the World Population Review, Denton’s population has increased from 141,000 to 164,000 in the four years since the last census, a 16 percent increase. “There’s plenty of room for more growth; it hasn’t peaked yet,” says Steve Kahn, a Realtor with Century 21 Mike Bowman. While the two universities, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University, provide many jobs in the area, many Denton residents still commute to Dallas or Fort Worth. “It’s a great bedroom community with great access to everywhere,” Kahn says.
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University of North Texas is just a quick walk from Downtown Denton.
Denton Community Market regularly has live music for Downtown Denton residents to enjoy.
Jupiter house is a locally owned coffee shop perfect for Downtown Denton residents.
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Prices lower than surrounding areas
“Denton is affordable in comparison to other north growth areas,” Kahn says. The median home price in Denton is $385,000, lower than the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area median of $399,000, according to the Texas Real Estate Research Center. On the higher end of the market in Denton is the South Denton neighborhood, where the median price is $424,000. More affordable housing can be found in the neighborhood of Downtown Denton, where the median price is $299,000. Condominiums and townhouses are also available throughout Denton and have sold for between $175,000 and $390,000. Denton is majority renters due to the presence of the two universities in the city. “We’ve done a lot of business with investors there,” Marshall says. “There’s a lot of rental homes there.”
Tudors style homes is one of many home styles to choose from in Idiot's Hill.
New traditional craftsman style homes can be found north of Rayzor Ranch on arrowhead drive.
In Eagle Creek, homes have a mid century style giving Denia a diverse architectural style.
Part of Beverly Park Estates has been developed with newly-constructed homes.
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Large community garden, theatre, art and sports
Residents in Denton who want to get outside have over 40 parks and 5,000 acres of green space to choose from. The community also has three recreation centers, a community pool and over 70 miles of trails. Denton is known as a hub for local arts and culture. The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo is an annual event held at the North Texas State Fairgrounds, which brings over 150,000 people to this celebration of cowboy culture. The city also has annual festivals including a documentary film festival. In addition, the local government has supported the development of the largest community garden in the entire United States, Shiloh Field Community Garden. That, according to the American Community Garden Association.
For theatre performances, the historic Campus Theatre is in Denton’s downtown square. Locals can also catch acts at Texas Women’s University’s Margo Jones Performance Hall and the University of North Texas Department of Dance and Theatre. Museums in Denton include the Bayless-Selby House Museum, the Denton County African American Museum, the Explorium Children’s Museum and the Denton County Courthouse-on-the Square Museum. There are also art galleries throughout the city. As for sports, locals can watch the University of North Texas football team play games at DATCU Stadium.
Thin Line Festival in Downton Denton showcases artwork from around Denton.
The Denia Recreation Center has indoor and outdoor summer camps.
Apogee Stadium in Rayzor Ranch is where the Mean Green of the University Of North Texas compete.
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Students attend the Denton Independent School District
Students in Denton attend the Denton Independent School District, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. As for private schools, Denton Calvary Academy is in Downtown Denton, serves kindergarten through 12th grade and earns an A-minus grade. Denton is also home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University. The Carnegie Classification named UNT a Tier One research university, while Texas Woman’s University has impressive nursing and health care programs. UNT has a student population of nearly 47,000, while TWU has about 15,000 students.
Denton High, in McKamy Evers, is graded an A- according to Niche.com.
Located in north Denton, Strickland Middle School is home to the Vikings.
Ryan High School is where residents in Beverly Park Estates will attend high school.
Nette Shultz Elementary School has 644 students in grades PK, K-5.
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Weather and environmental factors
One environmental concern in Denton is air quality. According to First Street, Denton has worse air quality than 98% of cities in Texas. Proximity to wildfires, emissions from transportation and industrial facilities and high temperatures are contributing factors. With Denton’s location in North Texas, it can experience extreme heat during the summer months. The area’s location also leaves it prone to tornados and wildfires.
Interstate 35 East and West provide access to Dallas and Fort Worth
Interstate 35 runs through Denton and splits between I-35E and I-35W just west of the city. I-35W runs through Fort Worth, 38 miles away, and I-35E runs through Dallas, 39 miles away. Denton County Transportation Authority offers bus and rail systems to help locals get around. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a 27-mile drive away. Two hospitals in Denton are Medical City Denton and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.
Entertainment on Fry Street, the Square for dining and shopping
Entertainment in Denton can be found along Fry Street, where there is a collection of bars with live music, including Fry Street Tavern and The Garage. Downtown Denton is home to the Square, where the city has reinvested $132 million. The Square is home to favorites like Jupiter, a coffee shop and Beth Marie's an ice cream place. The Golden Triangle Mall is Denton’s shopping mall and features over 700,000 square feet of retail space. The Denton Community Market is on Mulberry Street and is open every Saturday from April to November.
Fetas Lone Star Greek is one of the best food trucks in Denton.
Komodo Loco is one of the perfect date night spots in Denton.
Beth Maries serves up the best ice cream in Downtown Denton.
Denton is known for a vibrant live music culture.
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Crime rates are up slightly year-over-year
According to the Denton Police Department’s 2022 Annual Report, total property crimes in 2022 were 3,814, a 556 increase from 2021. Total violent crime went from 441 in 2021 to 490 in 2022.
On average, homes in Denton, TX sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Denton, TX over the last 12 months is $389,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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