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Renter's Guide to Denton

Denton, Texas is most famous for its thriving music scene which rivals that of Austin, TX. The music festivals attract hundreds of thousands every year. On top of its music, Denton is also known as a college town and is home to the University of North Texas with a student population of nearly 37,000. Its proximity to major cities like Dallas and Fort Worth make it an enticing place to call home.

Denton is the 26^th most populated city in the state of Texas which may make it sound small but over 131,000 call it home—similar to Waco and Midland. At 88 square miles, Denton is comparable in size to Lincoln, Nebraska and Seattle, Washington.

Denton to Dallas or Ft. Worth is about 40 miles so heading into the city for a night out is very easy.

Denton’s population is predominantly Caucasian and the top employers in the city revolve around education. Denton was incorporated in 1866 and was the seventh fastest growing US city with a population of over 100,000 between 2000-2010. Denton was also ranked #5 on Livability’s Top 10 Best College Towns.

The weather in Denton is hot with dry winds in the summers and temperatures reaching into the mid-90s. Tornadoes in Denton are rare but the city lies at the southern end of “tornado alley”. Winters in Denton are cool with highs in the 50s and the chances of snowfall is comparable to Dallas, which is rare—averaging about 1 inch per year. On average, there are 220 sunny days per year.

Cost of Living in Denton, TX

The cost of living in Denton is comparable to College Station, TX. If you’re dining in Denton the average mid-range dinner for two costs around $30-40. A cappuccino in Denton costs about $3.83 and a bottle of domestic beer is about $3.50.

The public transportation in Denton is controlled by the Denton County Transit Authority and bus service costs approximately $90 for a monthly pass and $125 for a semester pass for students. Thanks to the city’s proximity to Dallas, ride sharing services like Uber are available. Denton traffic gets lumped into traffic statistics in Dallas and is comparable to Chicago and Denver which is approximately 33.5 hours per year.

Basic utility services in Denton for a 915 square-foot apartment average around $140 per month, which is just a little lower than Dallas.

Living in Denton

Filled with fun and excitement, there are many pros to living in Denton, TX. In fact, just checking out #dentoning allows you to explore the shops, restaurants, music venues, and everything else this community has to offer. The folks of Denton and the media even use #dentoning to share new places and faces and the unique experiences they have in the city. Downtown Denton has a thriving nightlife boasting an incredible music scene. For the equestrian, Denton is known as North Texas Horse Country with the largest concentration of horse farms in the United States.

Those who love professional sports will be near some of the biggest teams. The Dallas Cowboys for football, Texas Rangers for baseball, Dallas Stars for ice hockey, FC Dallas for soccer and the Dallas Mavericks for basketball will have any sports enthusiast covered in the 5 major sports.

The cons of living in Denton are few but they are worth mentioning. It’s a college town so you can expect college-aged kids roaming around during the school year. It’s also quite hot—but so is the rest of Texas. If 90-degree temperatures don’t bother you, then you’ll be okay. It’s close to Dallas but not so close that you’ll always want to take a 45-minute drive downtown.

Things to do in Denton

Denton has a great combination of neighborhood parks and trails including the 190-acre South Lakes Park. The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival is Denton’s premiere event held at the end of April and the Denton Blues Festival is held in September. The Denton Main Street Association ensures that the community has nonstop events throughout the year for residents and visitors of all ages.

The North Texas State Fair and Rodeo is a major event taking place in August with music, livestock shows and, of course, a rodeo. This annual fair runs 9 days and brings in over 100,000 visitors.

One of things to do with kids in Denton, that is a must, is going to Marie’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Soda Shop which makes their ice cream on-site with a machine from 1927. For more sweets, check out Atomic Candy which brings nostalgia to its candy shop. Checking out the array of stars in the night sky at the UNT Planetarium is a great way to inspire little minds.

Combining historic downtown charm with a modern society, there are always fun things to do in Denton from exploring the past to going on a digital scavenger hunt.

Employment & Economy in Denton

The Denton unemployment rate is often lower than the rest of Texas. Many residents will commute to Dallas and the surrounding area for work, but Denton’s main employers—the University of Texas, the Denton Independent School District and Peterbilt Motors—also provide jobs for the residents of the area. You will find commuting quite easy, since Denton is on the top of the Golden Triangle with Dallas and Ft. Worth being the bottom corners.

Top Colleges in Denton

Denton is home to the University of North Texas and the Texas Women’s University. UNT was listed by the Princeton Review as a “Best in the West” college and has been considered one of the 100 Best Colleges in the US for 19 consecutive years. The University of North Texas is home to the Mean Green football team which recently won the Heart of Dallas Bowl. Go Eagles!

Tips for Renting in Denton

If you are moving to Denton from Dallas, you probably won’t see much of a difference in terms of the weather. Denton renters’ rights are provided under the Texas Tenant Advisor. Landlords are required to provide applicants with written notice of their eligibility criteria so applicants don’t pay money to be automatically denied.  Leases are generally for a fixed period of time and will prevent increases in rent during that time. At the end of the lease, the landlord is able to raise the rates based on what the market dictates.

Denton, TX is a great place to call home, filled with the Texas-style rodeo atmosphere, while still boasting an incredible music scene. Whether you’re a student or moving to Denton to work, you are going to find a lot to love.