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Duncanville, TX

Duncanville, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 67
Population39,879
Foreign Born9.9%
Population Density3,559people per mi²
Median Age37.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

115/100

15% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Duncanville, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $47k$88k
Comfortable $68k$100k
Luxury $97k+$150k+
Elite (Top 5%) $129k+$200k+
Affordability Ratio

71%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
18
Negative
7

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

7.7mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

11.7mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas Fort Worth International

18.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Dallas, TX

9.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

No country clubs found nearby.

Golf4Nearest 5.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 4.3 mi
Marina3Nearest 4.6 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 12.3 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 1.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$71k+7.2%
5% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$554k
16% below US avg
College Educated
23.7%
32% below US avg
WFH
10.2%
29% below US avg
Homeownership
65.3%
Equal to US avg
Median Home
$239k
15% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
22.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−32.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−40.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.64 / 1k Residents24% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.83 / 1k Residents23% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−23.5%
Burglary
4.20 / 1k Residents71% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
11.45 / 1k Residents11% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
4.50 / 1k Residents82% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+25Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Duncanville, Texas
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season273 days347 frost-free
Annual Rainfall54.1"
Elevation725 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor11 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,559/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak18 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 324 mi · coast 231 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$973.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityDallas1.3M people are 11 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW18 mi away
Distance to State Capital172 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison6.7 mi8 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-14T23:33:05.000Z

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