Denton County, Texas
Denton Real Estate and Local Guide
College town and Denton County seat anchored by two universities and known for a lively independent music scene
Living in Denton
Nicknamed the Redbud Capital of Texas and Little Austin for its music scene. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Denton
- About 49% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large student renter population.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Denton home
Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square
Historic courthouse anchoring the downtown square, now a county history museum
University of North Texas
Flagship campus of the University of North Texas System
Texas Woman's University
Public university and one of two universities in the city
Civic Center Park
Downtown park that hosts the annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
Shiloh Field Community Garden
About 14.5-acre garden described as the largest community garden in the nation
Denton areas to know
Denton Square District
National Register historic district centered on the courthouse square
Oak-Hickory Historic District
Local historic district of about 70 buildings near downtown, adopted in 1985
Southeast Denton
Historically Black area that includes the Freedman Town and Solomon Hill neighborhoods