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Renter's guide to Denton, TX

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.

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Things to do in Denton, TX

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.

Denton, TX employment & economy

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.

Education in Denton, TX

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!