What are the schools like in Duncanville, TX?

Duncanville is served primarily by DUNCANVILLE ISD. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Duncanville?

The median household income in Duncanville, TX is $66,601 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Duncanville, TX?

Duncanville has an average high temperature of 58.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Duncanville, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Duncanville, TX affordable or expensive?

Duncanville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Duncanville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,100 and the median rent is $1,458 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Duncanville, TX?

Duncanville has a violent crime rate of 308.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2277.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Duncanville, TX a Good Place to Live?

Duncanville is a small city of 40,288 in Texas, with a median household income of $66,601 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Duncanville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Duncanville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Duncanville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Duncanville's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Duncanville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Duncanville, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,458	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,601	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Duncanville's violent crime rate is 308.2 per 100,000 residents — 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

308.2 /100k

Property Crime

2277.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Duncanville is served primarily by DUNCANVILLE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Duncanville, TX	National Avg
School District	DUNCANVILLE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Duncanville sees average highs of 58.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Duncanville, TX
Average High — January	58.3°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Duncanville, TX	National Avg
Population	40,288	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	32.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	23.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	26.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

DeSoto, TX 4 mi Cedar Hill, TX 5 mi Cockrell Hill, TX 7 mi Grand Prairie, TX 7 mi Glenn Heights, TX 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Duncanville

Duncanville, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

75137 75116

Duncanville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duncanville, TX affordable or expensive?

Duncanville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Duncanville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $215,100 and median rent is $1,458/month.

What is the crime rate in Duncanville, TX?

Duncanville's violent crime rate is 308.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2277.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Duncanville?

Public schools in Duncanville are operated by DUNCANVILLE ISD. The district has 9 elementary, 6 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Duncanville, TX a good place to live?

Duncanville, TX has a population of 40,288, a median household income of $66,601, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Duncanville?

Duncanville averages 58.3°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Duncanville?

Duncanville, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 75137, 75116.

What is the population of Duncanville?

The population of Duncanville, Texas is 40,288 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Duncanville?

Key numbers for living in Duncanville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $215,100, median household income $66,601, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Duncanville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.