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Just north of Dallas–Fort Worth, Denton County is one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. Its seat, Denton, is a lively college town (home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University), while suburbs like Lewisville, Flower Mound, and Little Elm boom with master-planned communities. Established in 1846, the county has grown from cattle and cotton to suburban sprawl and tech-driven development. Today, it is heavily urban-suburban, with only the far northern portions remaining rural. Housing options are diverse: craftsman bungalows near Denton’s square, suburban homes in HOA communities, lakefront houses along Lewisville Lake, and luxury estates in Flower Mound. Proximity to DFW Airport (30–40 minutes) fuels growth. Prices reflect demand: most homes range $350,000–$600,000, while luxury and lakefront properties exceed $1M. Rural tracts in the north sell for $30,000+ per acre due to development pressure.