Duncanville, TX Area Guide

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Duncanville Area Facts

  • Duncanville has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Duncanville crime rates are 1% higher than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in Duncanville is 12% higher than the Texas average
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Duncanville: A Small City with a Big Feel User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Duncanville is a small city with a big feel. The best thing I like about Duncanville, Texas is the diversity. Duncanville is a suburb of Dallas and is about 15 miles away, but there is no need to travel to Dallas. Duncanville offers a lot for families including Joe Lake Pool wher ...Read More e you can enjoy fishing or sightseeing.

Duncanville has a lot of restaurants from Cajun to Mexican authentic places to eat. One of my favorite places to go is Paint Nite at the Pelican House Restaurant where you can enjoy delicious drinks, dessert, paint and socialize with friends.

We are known as the city of Champions, but I like to consider my city a place that is welcoming for all and has a lot to offer single individuals and families. If you love to shop for good finds, try DuncanSwitch Street Market which is in downtown Duncanville. I love that I don't have to travel far to find different crafty items! Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Duncanville? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lions Park
      Kidsville
      Armstrong Park
      Memorial Park
      Lakeside City Park
      Alexander Park
      Rotary Park
      Penn Springs Historical Park

      Entertainment

      Amphitheater
      International Museum of Cultures
      Tiger Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Boston Market
      Domino's
      Taco Bell
      KFC
      Domino's
      Papa John's
      Pizza Inn

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Duncanville? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Duncanville.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Duncanville? The cost of living in Duncanville is 103/100 - which is 12% higher than Texas.
      Duncanville
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Duncanville? Duncanville crime rates are 2,665, which are 1% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      2,665 per 100k people

      17% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      17% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Duncanville? The median income in Duncanville is $57,614 which is 5% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $57,6144% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,87313% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      19% higher than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Duncanville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Tom Thumb Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Texas Health Family Care
      Dermatology Institute

      A+ Housing

      What are Duncanville home prices? Duncanville home prices are $164,800 - which is 15% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $164,80011% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,24031% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Duncanville have good schools? The Duncanville graduation rate is 77% - which is 1% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Duncanville a good place to live? Duncanville has an overall rating of 86% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      16 total surveys

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