© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Living in
Duncanville.
About
Life in Duncanville
If you're considering Duncanville, understand that you're looking at a solidly middle-class suburban Dallas community where schools are genuinely the main draw—the Duncanville ISD consistently outperforms surrounding districts and Dallas-Fort Worth schools overall, which matters if you have kids. The median household income of $76,457 is respectable for the area, and home prices around $256,000 are more reasonable than many Dallas suburbs, though rent at $1,630 monthly isn't cheap. Your commute will likely run 25 minutes on average, typical for southwest Dallas, and you'll be car-dependent like most of the metro area.
Duncanville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Foreign-Born
16.3%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
-4.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Duncanville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Duncanville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.7%), and 34.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.1%
of households
Married Couples
46.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.98
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Duncanville
In Duncanville, rent runs 16% above the TX average, and home values are 10% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,893
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $272,675 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Duncanville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Duncanville is 0.9 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Duncanville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute25.5 min avg
How Duncanville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Duncanville, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Duncanville runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
259.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,040.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Duncanville Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Duncanville, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Duncanville is about 2% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Duncanville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Duncanville is about 2% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Duncanville has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
Show month-by-month table ↓Hide table ↑
| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 2.55" |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 69°F | 48°F | 3.57" |
| Apr | 76°F | 55°F | 3.70" |
| May | 84°F | 64°F | 4.34" |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 3.87" |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 1.91" |
| Aug | 96°F | 75°F | 1.80" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 2.95" |
| Oct | 79°F | 58°F | 4.54" |
| Nov | 67°F | 47°F | 2.78" |
| Dec | 59°F | 39°F | 3.08" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Duncanville
Uninsured
22.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Duncanville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Dallas
Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
Psychiatric · 2.2 mi away · De Soto
Hickory Trail Hospital
Psychiatric · 3 mi away · Desoto
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Duncanville
Duncanville's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Duncanville (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 43,869 students · in-state tuition $2,970 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,572 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Arlington
13 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Texas at Dallas
6.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,878 students · in-state tuition $9,601 · 57% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,403 students · in-state tuition $56,630 · 66% graduate · median earnings $64,930 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 620 students · in-state tuition $16,248 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,049 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 74 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Duncanville
Duncanville has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (74 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
74 mi awayPublic Libraries in Duncanville
Duncanville Public Library
201 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville
Cities Near Duncanville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Duncanville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Duncanville FAQ
Is Duncanville, Texas affordable?⌄
Duncanville's median rent is $1,630/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $76,457/year. Median home value is $255,500.
Is Duncanville, Texas safe?⌄
Duncanville's violent crime rate was 260 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2041 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Duncanville, Texas?⌄
Duncanville has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Duncanville, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Duncanville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,630/month and median household income is $76,457/year. The median home value is $255,500. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Duncanville, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Duncanville is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from