Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Denton
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Denton compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Open landscapes and scattered greenery provide a more spacious, semi-rural atmosphere compared to the more densely developed areas of Denton. According to iHuus data, residential clusters are interspersed with significant open land and woodland.
Open land and scattered homes provide a more rural atmosphere than much of Denton. According to iHuus data, this area serves as a transition zone between dense suburban housing and larger estate lots.
Residential layouts range from dense suburban pockets to low-density areas with significant open land. This balance of single-family homes and open space is largely consistent with the Denton average, according to iHuus data.
Full Denton Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park at Northpointe | 8 | #1 | +0.7 ↑ |
| Forrestridge | 7.8 | #2 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Idiot's Hill | 7.2 | #3 | -0.1 ↓ |
| Southridge | 7 | #4 | -0.3 ↓ |
| Oak Hickory Historic District | 6.5 | #5 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Pecan | 6.5 | #6 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Sequoia Park | 6.5 | #7 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Downtown | 6.5 | #8 | -0.8 ↓ |
| West Oak Historic District | 6.5 | #9 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Cement City | 6.5 | #10 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Southeast Denton | 6.5 | #11 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Denton Square | 6.5 | #12 | -0.8 ↓ |
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