salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,800 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 255 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Denton?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Denton
| Size | Denton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,222 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,230 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,561 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,961 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,290 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Denton overall?
Everyday prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Denton
Life in Denton
What jobs pay in Denton
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $168,510 | 11.5% |
| Pharmacist | $138,170 | 14.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $134,900 | 14.4% |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | 14.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,980 | 14.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | 15.9% |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | 17.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | 19.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | 19.2% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,920 | 20.1% |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | 20.9% |
| Accountant | $82,620 | 23.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,240 | 25.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | 29.9% |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | 30.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | 30.2% |
| Plumber | $61,250 | 31.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $59,560 | 32.6% |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | 32.7% |
| Electrician | $59,010 | 32.9% |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | 39.9% |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | 43.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 | 45.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,530 | 50.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,510 | 50.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,490 | 53.3% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,400 | 58.2% |
| Cashier | $29,910 | 65.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | 80.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Denton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $796 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $348,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Denton, TX?
Renting in Denton costs a median of about $1,620 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Denton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,800 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Denton cheap or expensive?
Denton is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $81,986. It ranks 255th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Denton?
The median homeowner in Denton pays $5,493 a year in property taxes, about 1.58% of the median home value.
Is Denton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Denton?
The median home value in Denton is $348,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.
152,866 people live in Denton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.