At a Glance
Median Income
$71,381
$30,420 per capita
Home Value
$239,200
Zillow: $273,072
Median Rent
$1,562/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
441/100K
2,780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Duncanville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Duncanville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Duncanville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Duncanville residents earn a median household income of $71,381 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,420. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Duncanville is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,072. Median rent is $1,562/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Duncanville reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,780/100K. The murder rate is 2.5/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Duncanville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Duncanville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population39,879
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,561/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,381
Per Capita$30,420
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,200
Rent$1,562
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$273,072
Housing Units14,632
Rent Burden40.0%
Crime
F
Violent441/100K
Property2,780/100K
Murder2.5/100K
Assault205/100K
Burglary375/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain41.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Duncanville was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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