Denison, TX at a glance
Median household income
$67,365$5,614 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Denison, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Denison, TX? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Sherman-Denison, TX MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,088 | $13,056 | $43,520 | 19.4% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,089 | $13,068 | $43,560 | 19.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,351 | $16,212 | $54,040 | 24.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,879 | $22,548 | $75,160 | 33.5% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,157 | $25,884 | $86,280 | 38.4% |
What a typical income covers in Denison, TX
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $67,365 a year ($5,614 a month before tax).
What $67,365 leaves after Texas taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Denison, TX: common questions
What is the median household income in Denison, TX?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Denison, TX is $67,365 per year (approximately $5,614 per month).
What is the average rent in Denison, TX?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,088 for a studio, $1,089 for one bedroom, $1,351 for two, $1,879 for three and $2,157 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Denison, TX expensive to live in?
Prices there run 6.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 93.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Denison, TX?
To keep a $1,351 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $54,040 a year, or $4,503 a month. That is 80% of what the typical household in Denison, TX earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Denison, TX?
On the local median income of $67,365 ($5,614 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,807 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,684 for everything else and $1,123 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,351 takes 48% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Denison, TX?
Homes in Texas paid 15.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $143. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.