Denton is the county seat and home of the University of North Texas, Texas Women's University, and North Central Texas College, which are also the area's major employers. The universities also generates many of the area's cultural activities. The University of North Texas runs the region's premier jazz radio station, KNTU, and hosts the annual Denton Arts and Jazz Festival. Proximity to DFW Airport and easy access to both Dallas and Fort Worth has made it a thriving area of new growth. New homes in Denton County range from $115,000 to $275,000.

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• Population 80,537
• Land area: 61.5 square miles
• Median resident age: 26.8 years
• Median household income: $35,422
• Median house value: $103,800
• High school or higher: 83.2%
• Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes
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Highland Village has a small town feel, lots of new homes in planned communities where homeowners enjoy community swimming pools and other amenities, and all the convenience of the big city. Close to a shopping mall and just off I-35E for easy access to Dallas. New homes range from $250,000 to $350,000.
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Lewisville has one of the areas largest lakes. It's the main source of water for surrounding municipalities and serves as the regions's recreational area. There are several marinas, and boating, fishing and skiing are popular. Lewisville is a mix of older homes and new construction. $300,000 to $600,000 is the price of new homes here.
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Flower Mound is a residential community on the shores of Grapevine Lake. Completion of the lake in 1953 stimulated growth in the area. Flower Mound is home to young, well educated, professionals who commute to work in the Telecom corridor or downtown Dallas. New homes in the area average in the excess of $250,000.
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