Denton enjoys an extremely low unemployment rate. Also, Denton’s close proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, DFW Regional Airport, and Alliance Airport provides the opportunity to develop a diversified and vigorous economic link with the larger Metroplex market area.

In the City of Denton, state institutions and local government are the largest employers. These include the University of North Texas, Denton State School, Texas Woman’s University, Denton Independent School District, and City of Denton and Denton County employees. Denton also has numerous manufacturing concerns, all contributing to a sound economic environment.