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Duncanville, TX Area Guide

Small but mighty southwest Dallas suburb

Suburban Diverse Peaceful Historic Active

Situated about 13 miles southwest of Dallas, the vibrant suburb of Duncanville began as a small settlement in 1840. Today, Duncanville is a part of the Best Southwest partnership of Dallas, along with founding neighbors Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Lancaster. Eight nearby cities have also joined the Best Southwest partnership since the initiation launched.

Although Duncanville is within minutes of bustling Downtown Dallas, there’s plenty to do in town. Indulge at any of the many diverse eateries, or unwind in one of the numerous scenic parks. A strong sense of community is fostered through a host of regular events. Among these events is the monthly Main Street market known as “Duncan Switch,” which takes place the third Saturday of every month.

Duncanville is just a short drive from popular outdoor destinations, such as Cedar Hill State Park, Mountain Creek Lake, and Kiest Park. Quick access to major roadways like I-20 and U.S. 67 makes getting around the DFW Metroplex easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Duncanville, TX is $807 for a studio, $1,119 for one bedroom, $1,392 for two bedrooms, and $1,601 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Duncanville has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,119/month
718 Sq Ft
House
$2,391/month
1,870 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Duncanville, TX is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

63 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Minimal Transit

12 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

J Herman Reed Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Village Tech Schools

Public

Grades PK-12

Duncanville High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Village Tech Schools

Public

Grades PK-12

Duncanville High School

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Windmill Hill Preserve
  • Cedar Ridge Preserve
  • Cedar Mountain Preserve
  • Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
  • Cedar Hill State Park

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.