Denton County

TX · Pop. 105,592 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Denton County is a suburban county in TX with a population of approximately 105,592.

$/Acre: $1,641

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 268 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 67.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.89%

Combined Sales Tax8.14%

Cost of Living Index101

Median Household Income$68,784

Poverty Rate13.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,641

Median Home Price$203K

Acres for Sale2045

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season268 days

Annual Rainfall18.4 inches

Avg Summer High94°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,981 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)249 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K397

Property Crime /100K388

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital10.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby35%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyModerate