Neighborhood in Denton, Denton County

Living in Southwest Denton, Denton

C

4th of 8areas in Denton
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Denton overall: C-

Southwest Denton covers part of Denton, TX, home to about 12,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Denton. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Heat wave risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.5 mi
Pharmacy1.8 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.9 mi
Restaurant1.2 mi
Gym1.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare1.8 mi
Library1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
12,860
Median rent
$1,160
Median home value
$503,000
Household income
$73,600
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Denton

Southwest Denton is an area in Denton with about 12,900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), a mix of owners and renters and 9% of households with children.

Our grade for Southwest Denton is C. That puts it 4th of 8 areas we grade in Denton, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Denton

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,160, 18% lower than the Denton median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Southwest Denton

  • Higher poverty. 24% of residents live below the poverty line, against 16% across Denton.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Denton report card

Each grade compares Southwest Denton with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,160, homes cost 6.8x income.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $73,600, 6.6% unemployed.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 205 violent crimes per 100k, 1,735 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 23 min, 17% work from home.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    53% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    12% of adults uninsured.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Denton compared with Denton

Better than Denton

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%12 points higher than Denton (42%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 15%10 points higher than Denton (5.4%)
  • Median rent: $1,16018% lower than Denton ($1,420)

Worse than Denton

  • Home value to income: 6.8x49% higher than Denton (4.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 24%8 points higher than Denton (16%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 89%3 points lower than Denton (92%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CNewton Rayzor ElementaryElementary, Denton ISD1.2 mi
  • CCalhoun MiddleMiddle, Denton ISD1.2 mi
  • BDenton High SchoolHigh, Denton ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Denton

Median rent in Southwest Denton is $1,160 a month, 18% lower than the Denton median. A household would need about $46,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $503,000, 44% higher than the Denton median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,355 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDentonTexas
Median rent18% lower than Denton$1,160$1,420$1,403
Median home value44% higher than Denton$503,000$348,200$283,800
Home value to income49% higher than Denton6.8x4.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points higher than Denton62%61%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points higher than Denton56%50%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Denton6.2%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Denton200119971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,355
Mortgage payment
$2,753
Property tax
$601
Median rent, for comparison
$1,160

Based on a $503,000 home in Southwest Denton, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereDentonTexas
Median household income3% lower than Denton$73,600$76,019$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Denton6.6%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than Denton24%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points higher than Denton53%42%34%
Average commute3% lower than Denton23 min24 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Denton17%14%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit10 points higher than Denton15%5.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Denton89%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southwest Denton

Under 189.5%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6421%
65 and over32%
Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black3.8%
Asian7.3%
Other or more than one race5.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Denton

  1. 1B+East DentonMedian rent $1,650
  2. 2BLake Sharon Estates Phase 3Median rent $2,420
  3. 3C+South DentonMedian rent $1,710
  4. 5CCentral DentonMedian rent $1,590
  5. 6C-Southeast DentonMedian rent $1,580
  6. 7D+Brentwood PlaceMedian rent $1,740
  7. 8DDenton SquareMedian rent $1,140

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BNorth BeltonBelton
  2. C+East AbileneAbilene
  3. B-Southeast Corpus ChristiCorpus Christi

Questions about Southwest Denton

Is Southwest Denton a good place to live?

Southwest Denton covers part of Denton, TX, home to about 12,900 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 8 areas we score in Denton. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Denton?

Renters in Southwest Denton pay a median of $1,160 a month, 18% lower than the Denton median. The median home is worth $503,000, 44% higher than the Denton median. A median home costs 6.8x the median household income, compared with 4.6x across Denton.

What schools serve Southwest Denton?

The closest rated public schools are Newton Rayzor Elementary (elementary, rated C), Calhoun Middle (middle, rated C) and Denton High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Denton that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.