RANK #965 / 996 · POP 914,870 · TX
PROJECTED GROWTH: -3.8%
The city of Denton, home to the historic Courthouse-on-the-Square and two major universities, anchors Denton County, located less than forty miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth. The county offers a blend of urban amenities and natural scenery, with three major lakes—Ray Roberts Lake, Lake Lewisville, and Lake Grapevine—providing opportunities for fishing, swimming, and paddling. Extensive trail systems, including the Denton Greenbelt Corridor, cater to hikers and bikers. Commute options include the A-train commuter rail, connecting to Dallas, and local bus services.
Denton County attracts a diverse population, including families and young professionals, drawn by its schools and quality of life. The economy is experiencing growth, with significant investment in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. The presence of two state universities, the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University, contributes to the area's cultural and intellectual life, and also influences the local economy.
Above national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 6.9x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Craver Ranch Master-Planned Community
Old Prosper Partners LLC
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$5,100M | Planned |
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Core Scientific Data Center Conversion and Expansion
Core Scientific
|
$4,000M | Planned |
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MP Materials Northlake Campus
MP Materials
|
$1,250M | Planned |
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Wistron InfoComm (USA) Corporation Facilities
Wistron InfoComm (USA) Corporation
|
$687M | Planned |
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Denton County Solar PV Park
Belltown Power
|
$360M | Dormant |
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Noble Solar & Storage Project
National Grid Renewables (Geronimo Power)
|
$275M | Operating |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Denton County has a Boom Town Index score of 3/100, ranking #965 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.0% and a median household income of $104,180, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Denton County is $377,000 with median rent at $1,496/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2763, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +3.4% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.0%. Home values changed -5.0% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 5.87% of Denton County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.