
If McKinney and Plano are sister cities, then Denton must be the big brother in this part the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area. It's the county seat of Denton county and home to two of the state universities: UNT and Texas Woman's University. With over 45,000 students in residence, Denton can truly be considered a college town to some.
Both County and Denton city are named after a captain in the militia, John B. Denton. Largely because of the colleges, Denton is known for it's culteral activies, music, and the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo make their home here. In 2006, Money magazine awarded the city 58th place on the "Top 100 Best Places to Live in America". Land grants began the Denton area and the railroad didn't affect it as much as some of the smaller towns nearby. Instead, when it incorporated in 1866 it remained more of a farming town. The first college came along in 1890 and it changed the role Denton would play for its residents. Denton also has the distinction of being a government underground shelter for the president during time of war.
Denton is the 27th largest city in Texas with an average family income of $51.5k. The main employers are the city itself and the universities, along with a couple of large companies such as Peterbilt and Sally Beauty Company. Notable entertainment for the residents include the State Fair and Rodeo, an annual Arts and Jazz Festival, and at Christmas the downtown is ablaze with the Denton Holiday Lighting Festival, complete with music. If you like living in a culteral center, Denton Texas is your kind of city.
TV's "Dr. Phil" McGraw was a graduate of the University of North Texas in Denton.
A few great neighborhoods to consider in your search for a home in Denton include; Robson Ranch, Lantana, County Lakes, Oakmont, and The Preserve at Pecan Creek.
Denton is an older City with a mixture of business, culture, health services, and entertainment. It has has doubled in size the last ten years or so, and is a great place to live for all ages. The city is located on I-35; approximately 40 miles from Dallas, 40 miles from Fort Worth, and 35 miles from the Oklahoma border. You can find the home features and price range you are looking for in Denton Texas real estate. Browse the sample homes below, use our great new Denton MLS search tool, or call us for more information.
This charming corner-lot home offers convenience and comfort with easy access to nearby shopping and everyday essentials. Situated on a spacious quarter-acre lot, it feat...
Come see this beautiful house just of Loop 288, convenient to 35 and shopping and schools, accessible to shopping. Living area with a corner fireplace. Plenty of windows...
Welcome to your dream golf course home in award-winning Robson Ranch, where spectacular views of the 2nd and 3rd fairways create a stunning backdrop for everyday living! ...
Welcome to 6701 Edwards Dr in Denton, where thoughtful design, elevated finishes, and everyday functionality come together in an exceptional home - offering five bedrooms...
Golf course views, abundant natural light, and an exceptionally livable one-and-a-half-story design come together in this beautiful Highland floor plan at Robson Ranch. S...
Welcome to 9812 Stonefield Way, a beautifully positioned home in the sought-after 55+ community of Robson Ranch! Situated on an interior lot with a greenbelt backdrop, th...
Beautifully upgraded Fresco floorplan in Robson Ranch, perfectly positioned on a corner lot backing to a greenbelt! This exceptional 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers 2,073...
Enjoy comfortable single-story living at 4409 Chicory Court in Denton, Texas. Located in the Ryan Meadows community, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,656 square feet ...
Single story brick home in an established Denton neighborhood, and the backyard is the reason this one gets saved. The freeform pool is finished with flagstone coping and...
OPENE HOUSE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH 2PM TO 4PM....WELCOME HOME TO THE EVER SO POPULAR WESTGATE HEIGHTS WITH THE PRIME LOCATION OF BEING CLOSE TO SHOPPING, DENTON HIGH SC...
Beautifully maintained and barely lived in, this impressive two-story home in Stuart Ridge offers a fresh, move-in ready feel with a spacious and thoughtfully designed fl...
No HOA, a corner lot, and a floor plan with some seriously fun extras! 3501 Meadowtrail Lane is a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with plenty of space to spread out, entertain, ...
Step into this charming Craftsman-style gem where character meets modern convenience. From the moment you cross the threshold, beautiful hardwoods flow through the main l...
Step into this charming Craftsman-style gem where character meets modern convenience. From the moment you cross the threshold, beautiful hardwoods flow through the main l...
Century charm while integrating modern updates, making it a desirable mix of vintage and contemporary appeal in the sought-after Idiots Hill neighborhood. 1403 Greenwood...

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