Denton County, Texas Housing Market
In Denton County, Texas, the median home value is $437,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,728. This places Denton County at #209 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 within Texas.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,323
- Establishments: 20,824
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 6,357
- Multi-family: 3,853
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 379,411 (avg $126,116)
- Outflow: 361,442 (avg $125,924)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Denton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76092 | 375.0 | +8.09% | 2025 |
| 2 | 75057 | 348.7 | -1.32% | 2025 |
| 3 | 76226 | 311.8 | +7.06% | 2025 |
| 4 | 75036 | 338.1 | +3.49% | 2025 |
| 5 | 76249 | 306.0 | +4.80% | 2025 |
| 6 | 76078 | 311.6 | +6.53% | 2025 |
| 7 | 76052 | 295.6 | +3.00% | 2025 |
| 8 | 76262 | 331.3 | +5.53% | 2025 |
| 9 | 76259 | 282.6 | -4.33% | 2025 |
| 10 | 76247 | 314.9 | -1.94% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
This product uses FHFA Data but is neither endorsed nor certified by FHFA.
How Denton County Compares
| Metric | Denton County | Texas Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $437,200 | $186,278 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,728 | $997 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.5% | 73.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.1 | 15.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Denton County is 134.7% above the Texas state average and 92.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,728/month is 73.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Denton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.5%, compared to 73.2% in Texas and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | $436,700 | $1,683 |
| Hinsdale County | Colorado | $437,900 | $1,171 |
| Fayette County | Georgia | $436,400 | $1,898 |
| Skagway Municipality | Alaska | $435,400 | $1,280 |
| Chittenden County | Vermont | $439,200 | $1,646 |
Other Counties in Texas
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamson County | $447,000 | $1,796 | 66.4% |
| Comal County | $427,200 | $1,603 | 76.6% |
| Rockwall County | $415,500 | $1,992 | 82.5% |
| Gillespie County | $460,700 | $1,340 | 74.9% |
| Hays County | $399,800 | $1,495 | 64.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-13. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).