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Denison, TX

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A great place to become a Texan

Restaurants Lakeside Trails Parks Golf

Denison is a city in Grayson County, Texas just south of Lake Texoma. Randell Lake and Waterloo Lake offer residents beautiful waterfront views and fun outdoor recreation. Waterloo Lake Regional Park offers a nature trail around the lake, fishing pond, pool, and ball fields. Denison Golf & Country club surrounds another small lake and is a great place to get outdoors and work on your swing. There are plenty of restaurants in town to choose from, from fast food to local hot spots like Huck’s Catfish on Trail Drive. Be sure to try their famous fried catfish after you find your apartment in Denison, Texas.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Denison, TX is $1,024 for one bedroom, $1,175 for two bedrooms, and $1,131 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Denison has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,024/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$1,656/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,464/month
1,309 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Denison, TX is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Denison is 15.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,175. You can expect to pay 9.5% less for groceries, 0.7% more for utilities, and 18.0% less for transportation.

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Transportation

32

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hyde Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

465 Students

7
out of 10

Houston Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

286 Students

7
out of 10

Mayes Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

471 Students

6
out of 10

B Mcdaniel Intermediate School

Public

Grades 5-6

703 Students

5
out of 10

Lamar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

478 Students

4
out of 10

Henry Scott Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

749 Students

4
out of 10

Denison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,310 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eisenhower State Park (TX)
  • Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
  • Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.