Denton County, TX Housing Market Brief
county · TX · as of May 2026
What is Denton County, TX’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Denton County, TX in its market cycle?
Denton County, TX is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Denton County, TX housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $460K | ▲ +2.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +7% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | ▼ -4.8% |
| Homes for Sale | 5,551 | ▼ -8.4% |
| Homes Sold | 1,391 | ▼ -4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $201 | ▼ -1.5% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | 0% |
How has Denton County, TX’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Denton County, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Denton County, TX is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Denton County, TX?
The median sale price in Denton County, TX is $460K, having risen 2.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Denton County, TX?
Denton County, TX scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Denton County, TX's Alpha Score?
Denton County, TX's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (73/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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