Is Denton, TX 76209 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Denton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Denton, TX 76209 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 76 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 17%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 5% to $286,376. Overall, Denton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Denton County, homes here sell faster than in 76% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 64%. On our competition score, Denton ranks #157 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 39 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Ponder 76259 (2% sold over asking) or Denton 76208 (3% sold over asking), while Flower Mound 75022 (26% sold over asking) and Lewisville 75057 (23% sold over asking) are even more competitive.