Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Duncanville
Duncanville, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,116
Population
37,532
Renter Mix
34% Rent
Small but mighty southwest Dallas suburb
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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.
Explore the City
Check out the parks surrounding Red Bird, where residents can walk over to enjoy amenities.
Interstates bordering Red Bird give efficient access to Dallas and other destinations.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,909
Average: $82,148
Education
7,259
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
17,123
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Duncanville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Duncanville, TX is $810 for a studio, $1,119 for one bedroom, $1,389 for two bedrooms, and $1,613 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Duncanville has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,119/month
718 Sq Ft
House
$2,318/month
1,713 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,838/month
1,251 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Duncanville, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
408 Students
Ume Preparatory Academy - Duncanville
Public
Grades K-5
235 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,316 Students
William Lee Hastings Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
534 Students
Glenn C Hardin Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
493 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,316 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
564 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
4,501 Students
William High Byrd Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
594 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,316 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
4,501 Students
Mary E Smithey Pace High School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Windmill Hill Preserve
- Cedar Ridge Preserve
- Cedar Mountain Preserve
- Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center
- Cedar Hill State Park
Transit / Subway
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.