Small city in Denton County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Corinth, TX

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25th of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 88 of 100
32nd of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

Corinth gets an overall grade of A and ranks 25th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Low crime
  • Fast-growing
  • Well connected
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high
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Where Corinth is in Texas.
Population
25,297+11.5% since 2020
Median rent
$1,89135% higher than Texas
Median home value
$375,60032% higher than Texas
Household income
$120,580Median
Average commute
26 minOne way
Violent crime
68Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Corinth

Corinth sits about 30 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 25,297 people lived here in 2025, up 11.5% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is suburban.

Local spots people know include Corinth Community Park, Meadowview Park and Woods Park.

The median age is 40.2, 36% of households have children, 77% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $120,580 a year (54% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Corinth

  • Low violent crime. 68 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 82% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $120,580, 54% higher than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Corinth

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,891, 35% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high here.

Who Corinth suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 80% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 82% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 88% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 54% higher than the Texas median, with 41 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 81% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 10% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 82% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 87% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 97% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,891 is 35% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 83% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,891 is 35% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 27% for people on a budget.

Corinth report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Corinth with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,891, homes cost 3.1x income.

    31 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $120,580, 1.8% unemployed.

    96 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade B

    5 rated campuses, 80% rated A or B.

    65 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade A

    68 violent crimes per 100k, 595 property crimes per 100k.

    90 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    2 grocery stores, 41 restaurants, 23 parks mapped in town.

    58 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 17% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade B

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    60 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A

    97% of homes have broadband.

    93 of 100 vs US cities

Where Corinth stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $120,58054% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 77%14 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%12 points higher than Texas (34%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $1,89135% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 62%10 points higher than Texas (52%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 1.3%1 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Corinth

Corinth renters pay a median of $1,891 a month, 35% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $76,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 62% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $375,600, 32% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,056 before tax, or $2,582 with property tax. That is $691 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Corinth pays $6,308 a year, 49% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Corinth

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in CorinthStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent35% higher than Texas$1,891$1,403$1,413
Median home value32% higher than Texas$375,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income14% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points higher than Texas62%52%51%
Median property tax per year49% higher than Texas$6,308$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Texas77%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199719921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,582
Mortgage payment
$2,056
Property tax
$526
Median rent, for comparison
$1,891

Based on a $375,600 home in Corinth, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Corinth safe?

In 2025, Corinth Police Department reported 17 violent crimes and 148 property crimes. That works out to 68 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 82% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 595 property crimes per 100,000, 71% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 19% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Corinth by yearTexas6820212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
68
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
595
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Corinth by yearTexas59520212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Corinth Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Corinth

Corinth has 5 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 80% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Denton ISD, Texas College Preparatory Academies and Lake Dallas ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Hawk Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 84 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
65
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
84
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AHawk ElementaryElementary, Denton ISD91 of 100
  • BFounders Classical Academy Corinth - Upper SchoolOther, Texas College Preparatory Academies85 of 100
  • BCrownover MiddleMiddle, Denton ISD84 of 100
  • BLake Dallas High SchoolHigh, Lake Dallas ISD83 of 100
  • CCorinth ElementaryElementary, Lake Dallas ISD75 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Corinth

We grade 4 areas inside Corinth. The top three are Terrace Oaks Phase 1 (A-), Provence (A-) and Lake Sharon Estates Phase 3 (B+). If price matters most, Millenium Place has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,750 a month. Provence is the priciest, at $2,280. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    All 4 Corinth neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Corinth

    Everyday places mapped inside Corinth, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Corinth Community Park, Meadowview Park, Woods Park.

    The average one-way commute is 26 minutes, about the same as the Texas average. 17% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Dallas is about 30 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Corinth work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $120,580, income per person is $53,440, unemployment is 1.8% and 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    2
    Pharmacies
    5
    Restaurants
    41
    Cafes
    3
    Bars
    0
    Parks
    23
    Gyms
    5
    Hospitals and urgent care
    1
    Childcare
    6
    Libraries
    0

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income54% higher than Texas$120,580$78,476$80,734
    Income per person31% higher than Texas$53,440$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas1.8%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line10 points lower than Texas3.5%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Texas45%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher9 points higher than Texas95%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance10 points lower than Texas10%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Texas97%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commuteAbout the same as Texas26 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home2 points higher than Texas17%14%15%
    Workers who work from home17%
    Workers who take transit0.3%
    Workers who walk1.1%
    Workers who bike0%

    Who lives in Corinth

    Under 1822%
    18 to 3419%
    35 to 6445%
    65 and over13%

    Median age 40.2 years. 36% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White64%
    Hispanic or Latino18%
    Black8.4%
    Asian4.4%
    Other or more than one race5.5%

    Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

    Weather in Corinth

    Corinth has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 96°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 95 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Corinth30°50°70°90°56J60F68M76A83M91J96J96A88S78O66N57DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Denton 2 Se, 4 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is low, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingLow
    • HurricanesLow
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailVery high
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresModerate
    • Winter stormsLow
    • Strong windLow

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Corinth

    Nearby, Shady Shores gets a B, Hickory Creek gets a B+ and Lake Dallas gets a C+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. BShady ShoresTown, 2,922 people2 mi
    2. B+Hickory CreekTown, 5,611 people2 mi
    3. C+Lake DallasTown, 7,822 people3 mi
    4. AHighland VillageSmall city, 16,101 people3 mi
    5. ACopper CanyonTown, 2,514 people4 mi
    6. ALantanaSmall city, 12,766 people5 mi

    Corinth in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

    How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
    3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
    4. 29ARockwall51,168 people21 mito downtown
    5. 30AHaslet3,280 people35 mito downtown
    6. 31ALucas8,351 people23 mito downtown
    7. 32ACorinth23,385 people30 mito downtown
    8. 33A-Bartonville2,112 people30 mito downtown
    9. 34A-Argyle5,371 people33 mito downtown
    10. 35A-Richardson118,731 people13 mito downtown

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    Living in Corinth: common questions

    Is Corinth, TX a good place to live?

    Corinth gets an overall grade of A and ranks 25th of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

    How much does it cost to live in Corinth?

    Renters in Corinth pay a median of $1,891 a month, 35% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $375,600, 32% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,582, including property tax.

    Is Corinth safe?

    In 2025, Corinth Police Department reported 68 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 82% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 595 per 100,000, 71% lower than the Texas rate.

    Are the schools good in Corinth?

    We found 5 rated public school campuses inside Corinth. 80% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 65 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Corinth?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Corinth are Terrace Oaks Phase 1, Provence and Lake Sharon Estates Phase 3. We score 4 areas in the city.

    Does Corinth flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Corinth as low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves and hail. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Corinth?

    Summers in Corinth peak at about 96°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Corinth?

    The average one-way commute is 26 min, about the same as the Texas average. About 17% of workers work from home. It is about 30 miles from downtown Dallas.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.