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Duncanville, TX

A town of about 39,683 people in Dallas County, part of the Dallas area. Resident comments and photos are about Duncanville; job numbers cover the wider area.

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Where it is
Duncanville
Duncanville in Texas
Texas in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Duncanville's center.

21
grocery stores
68
restaurants
9
coffee shops
70
parks
60
playgrounds
6
libraries
1
movie theater
4
live theaters
5
museums
7
bookstores
7
gyms
1
bar
20
pharmacies
6
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 4,415 rented homes in Duncanville, 84% rent for under $2,000 a month and 98% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 9%
$1,000 to $1,499: 36%
$1,500 to $1,999: 39%
$2,000 to $2,499: 11%
$2,500 to $2,999: 3%
$3,000 or more: 2%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Duncanville rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

15 public school districts in this county, with about 413,487 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Duncanville Isd · Duncanville
11,915 students · 15.9 students per teacher · 19 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Dallas Isd · Dallas
141,169 students · 14.2 students per teacher · 240 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Garland Isd · Garland
52,767 students · 15.2 students per teacher · 78 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Mesquite Isd · Mesquite
38,356 students · 14.7 students per teacher · 51 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Richardson Isd · Richardson
37,260 students · 12.8 students per teacher · 55 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$360,437
What a typical home sells for across the Dallas area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
28 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $4,085 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in TX. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Very High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$74,149
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.68% of home value a year
About $1,680 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
No state income tax
TX's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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