The Town FilesDenton, North Carolina
Town in Davidson County · population 1,494 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,400
- Household income
- $50,847
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 35.5
Denton is a town of 1,494 people in Davidson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $167,400, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks quieter than 73% of North Carolina towns.
How Denton ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Denton is worth $167,400, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $50,847, which is more affordable than 69% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $842 a month. 64.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Denton | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $842 | $969 |
| Median household income | $50,847 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 64.8% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.4% | — |
Who lives in Denton
| People | Denton | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.9% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.8% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 89.5% |
Weather in Denton
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 65 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denton since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 16, 2011 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 16, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 12, 2016.
Severe weather in Davidson County since 1996
Davidson County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Davidson County
Davidson County had 46,653 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,593 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Denton itself the ACS puts it at 8.8%.
Public schools in Denton
2 public schools with 1,046 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Davidson Middle and High | 6-12 | 655 | 14.2 |
| Denton Elementary | PK-5 | 391 | 14.5 |
Towns near Denton
- Southmont, NC9.4 mi · 1,563 people · home $424,100
- Richfield, NC14.2 mi · 582 people · home $219,900
- Lexington, NC14.3 mi · 19,632 people · home $179,900
- Misenheimer, NC14.9 mi · 650 people · home $225,000
- New London, NC15.3 mi · 607 people · home $296,200
- Badin, NC16.0 mi · 2,024 people · home $160,200
- Thomasville, NC16.9 mi · 27,183 people · home $179,300
- Trinity, NC17.4 mi · 7,006 people · home $216,600
Denton questions
Is Denton, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Denton scores better for retirees than 57% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 73%. 11.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Denton?
The median owner-occupied home in Denton is valued at $167,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,847, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $842 a month.
What is the weather like in Denton?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Denton get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Denton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 16, 2011. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)