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Duncanville vs Balch Springs

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Duncanville
Dallas Co. · $276K
68
B- · Above Average
Balch Springs
Dallas Co. · $222K
67
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DuncanvilleBalch Springs
Prosperity 61 59
Schools 68 77
Safety 60 49
Lifestyle 78 73
Market 78 80
Affordability 84 87
Commute 80 66
Growth 64 72
What's comingDuncanvilleBalch Springs
Projects on the way10
Under construction10
Biggest projects—
Opened in the last year00
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HousingDuncanvilleBalch Springs
Median Home Price$275,691$222,235
Price Per Sq Ft$168$172
Starter Home Price$249,900$251,824
Premium Home Price$520,000$500,990
Sale To List Ratio97.1%98.1%
% Single Family87.4%93.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,527$1,231
Median Rent (1BR)$997$1,097
Median Rent (2BR)$1,956$1,699
Median Rent (3BR)$2,359$2,093
Rent Yoy Change-3.4%—
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%2.1%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft2,225 sq ft2,105 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.6
Avg HOA Fee$72$92
% With HOA9.5%22.4%
% With Pool12.6%1.8%
Avg Lot Size18,942 sq ft31,668 sq ft
Avg Year Built19781998
Avg Baths2.62.2
Avg Baths Full2.22.2
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo1.1%0%
% With Garage76.8%84.7%
% New Construction3.2%62.4%
% Price Reduced17.9%7.1%
% Foreclosure0%0.6%
% Pending13.7%19.4%
% Contingent5.3%0%
Avg Price Reduction$14,372$8,707
% Single Story69.5%57.6%
% With Fireplace69.5%26.5%
% With Central Air69.5%36.5%
% Waterfront3.2%0.6%
Avg Garage Size22
Price Per Bedroom$88,846$86,169
Price Per Bathroom$118,970$142,142
Avg Home Age4828
Realtor Median Days on Market67 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$324,950$264,750
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$168$172
Realtor Median Rent$1,899$1,687
Inventory Active71137
Inventory Total100207
Inventory Pending2970
% Under Contract29%33.8%
New Listings Monthly2856
Inventory Change (month)-3.1%-5%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.5%-3.5%
Price 1yr Ago$277,087$230,379
Price Change (5 yr)15.7%8.3%
Price 5yr Ago$238,349$205,286
Monthly Sales Volume148
Rent 1yr Ago$1,564—
Momentum 20205151
Momentum 20216573
Momentum 20226558
Momentum 20236066
Momentum 20246771
Momentum 20256973
Momentum (1 yr)1.22.8
Momentum (5 yr)35.747.6
EconomyDuncanvilleBalch Springs
Median Household Income$76,457$66,942
Avg Household Income$90,959$82,611
Per Capita Income$30,942$25,186
% Income Under $25K10.9%10.2%
% Income $25K–$50K20.2%24.5%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%19.9%
% Income $75K–$100K18%15.7%
% Income $100K–$150K18.4%18.3%
% Income $150K Plus14.1%11.3%
Poverty Rate10.6%7.1%
Unemployment Rate7.1%8.3%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsDuncanvilleBalch Springs
Primary School DistrictDuncanville ISDDallas ISD
Overall District Rating1.54.8
State Ranking Percentile8.3248.7
# Elementary Schools9152
# Middle Schools642
# High Schools239
Student Teacher Ratio15.5:114.9:1
Graduation Rate90.1%94.8%
Niche Schools Score5.35.3
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.8%93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.6%4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.1%10.8%
Dropout Rate7.1%3.6%
Graduating Class Size1,1562,941
SafetyDuncanvilleBalch Springs
Overall Crime Rate22.5 per 1K30.7 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.6 per 1K3.9 per 1K
Assault Rate195.2 per 100K268.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate82.2 per 100K108.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20 per 1K26.8 per 1K
Burglary Rate444.3 per 100K331.9 per 100K
Theft Rate1,271.2 per 100K1,830.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate562.4 per 100K652.5 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K18.4 per 100K
Rape Rate23.1 per 100K41 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDuncanvilleBalch Springs
# Movie Theaters21
# Libraries87
# Museums71
Nightlife Score5.35.3
Family Friendly Score64.7
Health Fitness Score5.34
Outdoor Activities Score64
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelSparse SuburbanSparse Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms5548
# Grocery Stores2018
# Coffee Shops60+55
# Hospitals4026
# Bars4127
# Pharmacies60+36
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDuncanvilleBalch Springs
Avg Commute Time26 min34 min
% Drive Alone75.6%72.8%
% Carpool10.9%17%
% Public Transit0.1%1.2%
% Work From Home10.2%8.5%
Transit Score0—
Walkability Score8353
Bike Score5943
Distance Downtown Dallas13.6 mi15.7 mi
Distance DFW Airport22.3 mi33.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport24 min37 min
Distance Love Field19 mi22.5 mi
EV Stations1210
EV Level2 Ports2218
EV Dc Fast Ports186
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo NetworkChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsDuncanvilleBalch Springs
Population39,68327,255
Population Density3,541.83,002.1
Population Growth 5yr0.7%8.2%
Median Age36.232.2
% Under 1827.8%30.3%
% Age 18–249.3%12.2%
% Age 25–3411.3%11.3%
% Age 35–4413.1%13.2%
% Age 45–5411.2%12%
% Age 55–6410.8%12.3%
% Age 65+16.5%8.7%
Avg Household Size2.983.29
% Family Households73%76.8%
% Homeownership66%64.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%72.4%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.2%9.1%
% Graduate Degree8.7%2.3%
% White29.4%23.3%
% Black29.5%33.2%
% Asian1.3%0%
% South Asian0.3%0%
% Hispanic Latino44.3%53.2%
% Native American1%2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races22.1%26.5%
% Other Race16.8%15%
% Foreign Born16.3%22.7%
% Moved Last Year6.9%8.1%
% Renters34%35.3%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr93.1%91.9%
% From Out Of State0.5%0.5%
% From Different County0.6%1%
% From Abroad0.2%0.1%
% Families With Kids37.2%45.3%
% Married Couples46.1%47.6%
% Single Parent11%9.8%
% Living Alone24.1%19.3%
% Seniors Living Alone12.6%6.3%
% With Broadband93.1%88.9%
% With Computer96%97.8%
% Male47.7%50.3%
% Female52.3%49.7%
Total Households13,2158,247