Corinth vs Denton: which is better to live in?
Corinth gets A overall and Denton gets C-. Corinth comes out ahead on our index, though keep in mind each is graded against Texas places of its own size.
Corinth wins on jobs and income, schools, safety, errands and things to do, education levels, health, home ownership and internet access. Denton wins on cost of living and getting around.
Corinth is the better pick for families, young professionals, retirees, remote workers and people on a budget.
Side by side
| Corinth | Denton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall grade | A | C- |
| Population | 25,297 | 169,431 |
| Growth since 2020 | +11.5% | +21.1% |
| Median rent | $1,891 | $1,420 |
| Median home value | $375,600 | $348,200 |
| Monthly cost to buy | $2,582 | $2,364 |
| Median household income | $120,580 | $76,019 |
| Property tax per year | $6,308 | $5,493 |
| Violent crime per 100k | 68 | 205 |
| Property crime per 100k | 595 | 1,735 |
| Schools rated A or B | 80% | 54% |
| Average commute | 26 min | 24 min |
| Work from home | 17% | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 45% | 42% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | 31.4 years |
| Days 90°F or hotter | 95 | 95 |
| River flooding risk (FEMA) | Low | Moderate |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better.
Grades by category
| Corinth | Denton | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | D+ (31) | C (41) |
| Jobs and income | A+ (96) | C- (38) |
| Schools | B (65) | C- (39) |
| Safety | A (90) | C+ (50) |
| Errands and things to do | B- (58) | D- (15) |
| Getting around | D (21) | B+ (75) |
| Education levels | B (71) | B- (63) |
| Health | B- (60) | D+ (25) |
| Home ownership | B+ (79) | C- (34) |
| Internet access | A (93) | C (42) |
Cost of living
Denton is the cheaper of the two.
Rent is higher in Corinth: a median of $1,891 a month, 33% higher than Denton's $1,420.
The median home is worth $375,600 in Corinth and $348,200 in Denton. With 20% down at today's rates, that is about $2,582 a month against $2,364, property tax included.
Compared with what locals earn, homes cost 3.1 times income in Corinth and 4.6 times in Denton.
Commute and location
Commutes average 26 minutes in Corinth and 24 in Denton.
Safety and schools
Corinth has less violent crime. Corinth reported 68 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, and Denton reported 205 in 2025. The Texas rate is 387.
For schools, 80% of Corinth's 5 rated campuses earn an A or B, against 54% of Denton's 24.
Common questions
Is Corinth or Denton better to live in?
Corinth grades higher overall (A vs C-). The better choice depends on what you need, so compare the categories above.
Is Corinth cheaper than Denton?
No. Denton has lower typical rent and home prices.
Which is safer, Corinth or Denton?
Corinth, based on violent crime per 100,000 people reported to the FBI.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Texas Education Agency 2025, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA. Updated 2026-10-04.