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Duncanville vs DeSoto

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Duncanville
Dallas Co. · $276K
68
B- · Above Average
DeSoto
Dallas Co. · $320K
70
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DuncanvilleDeSoto
Prosperity 61 66
Schools 68 71
Safety 60 64
Lifestyle 78 76
Market 78 78
Affordability 84 81
Commute 80 73
Growth 64 63
What's comingDuncanvilleDeSoto
Projects on the way12
Under construction10
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
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HousingDuncanvilleDeSoto
Median Home Price$275,691$320,428
Price Per Sq Ft$168$149
Starter Home Price$249,900$412,990
Premium Home Price$520,000$674,950
Sale To List Ratio97.1%—
% Single Family87.4%97.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,527$1,775
Median Rent (1BR)$997$1,775
Median Rent (2BR)$1,956$2,074
Median Rent (3BR)$2,359$5,698
Rent Yoy Change-3.4%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score4.74
Avg Sq Ft2,225 sq ft3,022 sq ft
Avg Beds3.54
Avg HOA Fee$72$36
% With HOA9.5%11%
% With Pool12.6%5.5%
Avg Lot Size18,942 sq ft28,469 sq ft
Avg Year Built19782002
Avg Baths2.63.2
Avg Baths Full2.22.8
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo1.1%0%
% With Garage76.8%96.5%
% New Construction3.2%69.5%
% Price Reduced17.9%8%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending13.7%1.5%
% Contingent5.3%0.5%
Avg Price Reduction$14,372$14,517
% Single Story69.5%30%
% With Fireplace69.5%34.5%
% With Central Air69.5%20.5%
% Waterfront3.2%0%
Avg Garage Size22.2
Price Per Bedroom$88,846$126,605
Price Per Bathroom$118,970$159,420
Avg Home Age4824
Realtor Median Days on Market67 days66 days
Realtor Median Price$324,950$365,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$168$149
Realtor Median Rent$1,899$1,661
Inventory Active71153
Inventory Total100207
Inventory Pending2954
% Under Contract29%26.1%
New Listings Monthly2836
Inventory Change (month)-3.1%-6.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.5%-1.4%
Price 1yr Ago$277,087$324,949
Price Change (5 yr)15.7%12.5%
Price 5yr Ago$238,349$284,870
Monthly Sales Volume1426
Rent 1yr Ago$1,564$1,899
Rent 5yr Change—30.9%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,425
Momentum 20205150
Momentum 20216550
Momentum 20226560
Momentum 20236060
Momentum 20246760
Momentum 20256960
Momentum (1 yr)1.2—
Momentum (5 yr)35.7—
EconomyDuncanvilleDeSoto
Median Household Income$76,457$82,782
Avg Household Income$90,959$102,608
Per Capita Income$30,942$39,003
% Income Under $25K10.9%11.6%
% Income $25K–$50K20.2%14.8%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%18.5%
% Income $75K–$100K18%14.6%
% Income $100K–$150K18.4%20.7%
% Income $150K Plus14.1%19.9%
Poverty Rate10.6%7.6%
Unemployment Rate7.1%8.9%
Jobs Score5.35.3
SchoolsDuncanvilleDeSoto
Primary School DistrictDuncanville ISDDesoto ISD
Overall District Rating1.53
State Ranking Percentile8.3223.2
# Elementary Schools96
# Middle Schools62
# High Schools22
Student Teacher Ratio15.5:118.3:1
Graduation Rate90.1%86.6%
Niche Schools Score5.34
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.8%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.6%4.3%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.1%8.9%
Dropout Rate7.1%11.1%
Graduating Class Size1,156524
SafetyDuncanvilleDeSoto
Overall Crime Rate22.5 per 1K18.9 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.6 per 1K2.9 per 1K
Assault Rate195.2 per 100K219.5 per 100K
Robbery Rate82.2 per 100K56.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20 per 1K16 per 1K
Burglary Rate444.3 per 100K175.3 per 100K
Theft Rate1,271.2 per 100K1,134.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate562.4 per 100K332.8 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate0 per 100K3.6 per 100K
Rape Rate23.1 per 100K47.8 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDuncanvilleDeSoto
# Movie Theaters22
# Libraries81
# Museums70
Nightlife Score5.34.7
Family Friendly Score65.3
Health Fitness Score5.36
Outdoor Activities Score65.3
Commute Score5.34.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+40
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms5541
# Grocery Stores2015
# Coffee Shops60+47
# Hospitals4038
# Bars4136
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDuncanvilleDeSoto
Avg Commute Time26 min31 min
% Drive Alone75.6%74.3%
% Carpool10.9%8%
% Public Transit0.1%0.5%
% Work From Home10.2%15.6%
Transit Score0—
Walkability Score8371
Bike Score5945
Distance Downtown Dallas13.6 mi16.4 mi
Distance DFW Airport22.3 mi28.4 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport24 min33 min
Distance Love Field19 mi21.8 mi
EV Stations1214
EV Level2 Ports2222
EV Dc Fast Ports1817
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo NetworkChargePoint Network, eVgo Network, Blink Network
DemographicsDuncanvilleDeSoto
Population39,68356,211
Population Density3,541.82,598
Population Growth 5yr0.7%5.9%
Median Age36.241.9
% Under 1827.8%20.6%
% Age 18–249.3%8.4%
% Age 25–3411.3%11.8%
% Age 35–4413.1%13.3%
% Age 45–5411.2%15.8%
% Age 55–6410.8%14.2%
% Age 65+16.5%15.9%
Avg Household Size2.982.69
% Family Households73%69%
% Homeownership66%69.6%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%92.2%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.2%30.1%
% Graduate Degree8.7%12.8%
% White29.4%13.5%
% Black29.5%67.6%
% Asian1.3%0.9%
% South Asian0.3%0.3%
% Hispanic Latino44.3%18.9%
% Native American1%0.2%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races22.1%13.2%
% Other Race16.8%4.6%
% Foreign Born16.3%7.8%
% Moved Last Year6.9%9.9%
% Renters34%30.4%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr93.1%90.1%
% From Out Of State0.5%0.9%
% From Different County0.6%2.4%
% From Abroad0.2%0%
% Families With Kids37.2%30.9%
% Married Couples46.1%41.8%
% Single Parent11%9%
% Living Alone24.1%28.3%
% Seniors Living Alone12.6%10.1%
% With Broadband93.1%93.7%
% With Computer96%97.5%
% Male47.7%46.8%
% Female52.3%53.2%
Total Households13,21520,693