Justin, Texas, 2022
Justin’s story
178 years in pictures
Census counts: 496 in 1950, 4,409 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2022 and a map from 1960 on.
- 1848Justin is settled
Photo: LibertyNALE · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
7,285
2025 Census estimate · +65.6% since 2020
Typical home
$364K
−3% in a year
Household income
$114K
median
Median age
35.2
years
Jobs based here
1,124
A commuter town
TownGrade
B
#124 of 640 in TX
Is Justin a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Justin grades B overall, ranked 124th of 640 in Texas. The median household earns $114K and it is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. What holds it back is price: the typical home is worth about $364K, 4 years of the Dallas metro’s $90K median household income. Justin’s typical journey to work is 40 minutes, against 25 minutes in Texas’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 642 Texas towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Justin. Justin's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 82% of U.S. towns.
What makes Justin stand out
Where Justin beats most towns.
A growing town
Justin has grown 125% since 2010
3,246 counted in 2010 and 4,409 in 2020; an estimated 7,285 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 65.6% since 2020, after 35.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Justin grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Justin is from typical.
Its grades run from A for jobs and income (better than 88% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 4%), so the B overall blends very different results.
Cost of livingD−Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthBaylor Medical Center at Trophy Club 7.2 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.9 of 20; 3.3% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities; tornadoes tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landB−Open →History1 notable person born hereCOpen →Civic life2.8 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market26 days on market–Open →Who lives here41% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Justin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Justin, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Justin water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpThursdayTown’s haulerTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDenton County Early Voting ClerkDenton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2024
ZIP code7624776247 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Justin.
Justin has hotter summers than nearly all U.S. towns, has less no health insurance than most of Texas and has home values still below their peak.
HealthA−
Justin earns an A− for health
Its widest gap with Texas is no health insurance: 9.5% of those 18–64 have no health insurance, against 19.1% statewide.
In Justin, 75% of adults had a checkup this year. On the CDC’s 31 measures, Justin is ahead of Texas on 16 and behind on 1. Among adults here, 19% binge drink and 11% report frequent physical distress.
84%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Justin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 30% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 24% | 19% |
31 measures vs. Texas
16 better14 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Justin | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.5% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8% | 6.1% |
Baylor Medical Center at Trophy Club
7.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
86th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB+
Justin’s public schools outperform 73% of Texas districts
Its two schools are below. Public schools: Northwest ISD. Justin’s only public school teaches 667 students.
73%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 667 | B |
| Summit Christian Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–11 | Grades K–11 | 34 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Justin’s workers commute out
Jobs based here fell from 1,897 in 2013 to 1,124. The average commute for its 2,463 working residents takes 39.6 minutes, against 26.7 across Texas.
The top destinations are Fort Worth (13%), Dallas (12%) and Denton (8%). For most workers, Justin is a place to come home to: only 2% work in town. Since 2013, Justin has lost 773 jobs, to 1,124 in 2023. Half the trips to work are shorter than 20 miles.
2%work in town
| Justin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $114,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Justin2%
Fort Worth13%
Dallas12%
Denton8%
Irving7%
20 mi
median commute distance
1,124
jobs based in Justin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 40% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsB−
Justin keeps 1.9% of its land conserved
Trails run 1.3 miles in 3 parks and preserves. The density of trails for Justin comes to 0.3 miles per square mile.
#273for trails in TX
| Justin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.9%
conserved · 56 of 2,957 acres
1.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tally Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Justin Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
| 3. Bishop Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade D−
Justin earns a D− for cost of living
The typical value, about $364K, is 12% below its August 2022 peak. The median property tax bill is $7,014, against $4,232 across Texas, another input to its cost-of-living grade.
On the market in Justin: a median 26 days to sell. A typical home here is worth about $364,000, down 3% in a year, 23% above the Texas typical home. In Justin, the typical sale closed at 99.4% of the list price.
$364KZillow home value
Typical home value
Justin$364K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
26
days on market
99.4%
sale-to-list price
−3%
value change, 1 year
18
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers: that is Justin’s year
July afternoons average 95.8°, hotter than in 97% of U.S. towns; January nights average 34°.
Snow is a rarity. Justin’s typical July afternoon high comes in at 96°F.
96°summer high
| Justin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 96°F | 95°F | 85°F |
| January low | 34°F | 37°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter36–58°
Spring54–76°
Summer73–94°
Fall55–78°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than Texas overall
The share of residents in Justin who are 65 or older: 9.3%. Children under 18 are 31% of residents (25% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (24% statewide). Since 2020, Justin has grown 66%, to 7,285 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. In Justin, the median age is 35.2 years.
35.2median age · TX 35.6
| Justin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 9.3% | 14% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 41% | 23% | 29% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
JustinTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school18%
Some college30%
Associate’s10%
Bachelor’s31%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Justin | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.2% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.4% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 17% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 6.2% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 3.7% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.6% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 0.9% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.3% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 29.6% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.3% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 30.9% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.9% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Safety
Crime reported in Justin
In Justin, the rate of thefts and burglaries is 6.5 per 1,000 residents. Justin's reported crime rate is well below Texas's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 7 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Justin | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.5 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Justin1
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Justin6.5
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
44
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Justin faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
35% of Justin’s expected losses from natural hazards come from tornadoes, followed by inland flooding at 33%. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 58% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Justin households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
42risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHail
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Justin
20pages on Justin
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 73% of TX districts · 2 schoolsSafety1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than TX on 16 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$364K typical home · down 3% in a yearWork & commuteA$114K median household income · 1,124 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 42% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Justin
University of North TexasUniversity or college · Public · Denton12.6 mi$11,309 in-state tuitionTexas Woman's UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Denton14.1 mi$8,640 in-state tuitionThe King's UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Southlake14.9 mi$12,480 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Justin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Justin for work
Where Justin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,124jobs based in Justin
2%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Justin
City in Texas, United States
Justin is a city in Denton County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,409 in 2020. It is also an outer ring suburb of Fort Worth.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1848
- Area
- 2.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 643 ft
- ZIP code
- 76247
- Area code
- 940
Justin’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Justin.
NorthlakeJustin
How the neighbors grade
Justin reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Justin with a neighbor →
Questions about Justin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Justin, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Justin grades B overall, better than 60% of U.S. towns and #124 of 640 in Texas. It grades A− for health and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Justin, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.