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Cross Roads, TX
Town in Denton County, Texas.
Population
2,035
Land area
6.8sq mi
People per sq mi
301
ZIP codes
0
Cross Roads and its ZIP codes
Cross Roads at a glance
- Cross Roads is about 2.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $124,145 a year, 58% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $632,300 (about 2.2 times the Texas figure) and median rent is $1,750 a month.
Local data for Cross Roads, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cross Roads, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,145
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$632,300
Median rent
$1,750/mo
Homeownership
86.4%
Bachelor's or higher
47.9%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
41.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (272), Mexican Americans (152), Irish Americans (140).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for Cross Roads.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,956
320,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.5B
FY 2026, $5,009 per person
How people get to work
Cross Roads, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.9%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home29.0%
Average one-way commute: 41.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cross Roads, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,558
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,740
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cross Roads, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Cross Roads
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Providence VillageTown | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Oak PointCity | 3 mi | 5.9 |
| KrugervilleCity | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Paloma CreekCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Paloma Creek SouthCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.3 |
| AubreyCity | 5 mi | 3.7 |
| SavannahCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| Shady ShoresTown | 5.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Little ElmCity | 5.8 mi | 18.5 |
| Lakewood VillageCity | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| HackberryTown | 6.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake DallasCity | 7 mi | 2.4 |
| CorinthCity | 7.1 mi | 7.8 |
| DentonCity | 8.4 mi | 96.9 |
| Hickory CreekTown | 8.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Pilot PointCity | 8.7 mi | 7.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cross Roads, TX in?
- Cross Roads is in Denton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cross Roads, TX?
- About 2,035 people live in Cross Roads, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cross Roads?
- Nearby places include Providence Village (2.7 mi), Oak Point (3 mi), Krugerville (3.4 mi), Paloma Creek (3.6 mi), Paloma Creek South (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023