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Balch Springs vs Duncanville

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Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
67
B- · Above Average
Duncanville
Dallas Co. · $276K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score Balch SpringsDuncanville
Prosperity 59 61
Schools 77 68
Safety 49 60
Lifestyle 73 78
Market 80 78
Affordability 87 84
Commute 66 80
Growth 72 64
What's comingBalch SpringsDuncanville
Projects on the way01
Under construction01
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
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HousingBalch SpringsDuncanville
Median Home Price$222,235$275,691
Price Per Sq Ft$172$168
Starter Home Price$251,824$249,900
Premium Home Price$500,990$520,000
Sale To List Ratio98.1%97.1%
% Single Family93.5%87.4%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,231$1,527
Median Rent (1BR)$1,097$997
Median Rent (2BR)$1,699$1,956
Median Rent (3BR)$2,093$2,359
Rent Yoy Change—-3.4%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.1%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score5.34.7
Avg Sq Ft2,105 sq ft2,225 sq ft
Avg Beds3.63.5
Avg HOA Fee$92$72
% With HOA22.4%9.5%
% With Pool1.8%12.6%
Avg Lot Size31,668 sq ft18,942 sq ft
Avg Year Built19981978
Avg Baths2.22.6
Avg Baths Full2.22.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%1.1%
% With Garage84.7%76.8%
% New Construction62.4%3.2%
% Price Reduced7.1%17.9%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending19.4%13.7%
% Contingent0%5.3%
Avg Price Reduction$8,707$14,372
% Single Story57.6%69.5%
% With Fireplace26.5%69.5%
% With Central Air36.5%69.5%
% Waterfront0.6%3.2%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$86,169$88,846
Price Per Bathroom$142,142$118,970
Avg Home Age2848
Realtor Median Days on Market61 days67 days
Realtor Median Price$264,750$324,950
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$172$168
Realtor Median Rent$1,687$1,899
Inventory Active13771
Inventory Total207100
Inventory Pending7029
% Under Contract33.8%29%
New Listings Monthly5628
Inventory Change (month)-5%-3.1%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.5%-0.5%
Price 1yr Ago$230,379$277,087
Price Change (5 yr)8.3%15.7%
Price 5yr Ago$205,286$238,349
Monthly Sales Volume814
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,564
Momentum 20205151
Momentum 20217365
Momentum 20225865
Momentum 20236660
Momentum 20247167
Momentum 20257369
Momentum (1 yr)2.81.2
Momentum (5 yr)47.635.7
EconomyBalch SpringsDuncanville
Median Household Income$66,942$76,457
Avg Household Income$82,611$90,959
Per Capita Income$25,186$30,942
% Income Under $25K10.2%10.9%
% Income $25K–$50K24.5%20.2%
% Income $50K–$75K19.9%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K15.7%18%
% Income $100K–$150K18.3%18.4%
% Income $150K Plus11.3%14.1%
Poverty Rate7.1%10.6%
Unemployment Rate8.3%7.1%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsBalch SpringsDuncanville
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDDuncanville ISD
Overall District Rating4.81.5
State Ranking Percentile48.78.32
# Elementary Schools1529
# Middle Schools426
# High Schools392
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:115.5:1
Graduation Rate94.8%90.1%
Niche Schools Score5.35.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate93.7%85.8%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.5%4.6%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.8%10.1%
Dropout Rate3.6%7.1%
Graduating Class Size2,9411,156
SafetyBalch SpringsDuncanville
Overall Crime Rate30.7 per 1K22.5 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate3.9 per 1K2.6 per 1K
Assault Rate268.5 per 100K195.2 per 100K
Robbery Rate108.1 per 100K82.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate26.8 per 1K20 per 1K
Burglary Rate331.9 per 100K444.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,830.8 per 100K1,271.2 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate652.5 per 100K562.4 per 100K
Safety GradeCC+
Safety Score1.662
Murder Rate18.4 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate41 per 100K23.1 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleBalch SpringsDuncanville
# Movie Theaters12
# Libraries78
# Museums17
Nightlife Score5.35.3
Family Friendly Score4.76
Health Fitness Score45.3
Outdoor Activities Score46
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms4855
# Grocery Stores1820
# Coffee Shops5560+
# Hospitals2640
# Bars2741
# Pharmacies3660+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationBalch SpringsDuncanville
Avg Commute Time34 min26 min
% Drive Alone72.8%75.6%
% Carpool17%10.9%
% Public Transit1.2%0.1%
% Work From Home8.5%10.2%
Transit Score—0
Walkability Score5383
Bike Score4359
Distance Downtown Dallas15.7 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.3 mi22.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport37 min24 min
Distance Love Field22.5 mi19 mi
EV Stations1012
EV Level2 Ports1822
EV Dc Fast Ports618
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSALBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo Network
DemographicsBalch SpringsDuncanville
Population27,25539,683
Population Density3,002.13,541.8
Population Growth 5yr8.2%0.7%
Median Age32.236.2
% Under 1830.3%27.8%
% Age 18–2412.2%9.3%
% Age 25–3411.3%11.3%
% Age 35–4413.2%13.1%
% Age 45–5412%11.2%
% Age 55–6412.3%10.8%
% Age 65+8.7%16.5%
Avg Household Size3.292.98
% Family Households76.8%73%
% Homeownership64.7%66%
% HS Graduate Or Higher72.4%81.1%
% Bachelor's Or Higher9.1%25.2%
% Graduate Degree2.3%8.7%
% White23.3%29.4%
% Black33.2%29.5%
% Asian0%1.3%
% South Asian0%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino53.2%44.3%
% Native American2%1%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races26.5%22.1%
% Other Race15%16.8%
% Foreign Born22.7%16.3%
% Moved Last Year8.1%6.9%
% Renters35.3%34%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr91.9%93.1%
% From Out Of State0.5%0.5%
% From Different County1%0.6%
% From Abroad0.1%0.2%
% Families With Kids45.3%37.2%
% Married Couples47.6%46.1%
% Single Parent9.8%11%
% Living Alone19.3%24.1%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%12.6%
% With Broadband88.9%93.1%
% With Computer97.8%96%
% Male50.3%47.7%
% Female49.7%52.3%
Total Households8,24713,215