Duncanville, Texas
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 15% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 67% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 12% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 62% of US places
- top 7% for airport distance
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 11% for property crime
Duncanville is a mid-size city in Texas with about 40,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, income tax, and walkability. It rates lower on school quality and property crime.
Official websiteduncanville.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.9 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$215k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 17% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.75%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.35%better than 74% of US places
Unemployment7.6%better than 22% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.0 in51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.8 inbetter than 80% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.6better than 51% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 48% of US places
School Quality40.3better than 15% of US places
Violent Crime1165/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Crime2543/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Community
Population40,28897th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.930th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)22.2%8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)32.2%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)42.1%93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.8%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 55% of US places
Walkability9.7/20better than 85% of US places
Airport Distance14 mibetter than 93% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.1%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby43.93better than 36% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 63% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Duncanville an affordable place to live?
- Duncanville is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Duncanville?
- The median home value in Duncanville is $215k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Duncanville?
- Median household income in Duncanville is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Duncanville?
- Median gross rent in Duncanville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Duncanville safe?
- Duncanville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1165/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 2543/100k.
- What is the weather like in Duncanville?
- Duncanville averages 86°F in July and 48°F in January, with 42.0 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Duncanville?
- Public-school quality in Duncanville is below average, scoring better than 15% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Duncanville?
- The average one-way commute in Duncanville is 25 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)