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Duncanville vs Mesquite

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Duncanville
Dallas Co. · $276K
68
B- · Above Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average
Realust Score DuncanvilleMesquite
Prosperity 61 62
Schools 68 75
Safety 60 52
Lifestyle 78 78
Market 78 80
Affordability 84 84
Commute 80 71
Growth 64 69
What's comingDuncanvilleMesquite
Projects on the way110
Under construction14
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
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HousingDuncanvilleMesquite
Median Home Price$275,691$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$168$170
Starter Home Price$249,900$379,000
Premium Home Price$520,000$589,990
Sale To List Ratio97.1%98.1%
% Single Family87.4%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,527$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$997$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$1,956$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$2,359$2,830
Rent Yoy Change-3.4%-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft2,225 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.8
Avg HOA Fee$72$101
% With HOA9.5%5.5%
% With Pool12.6%0.5%
Avg Lot Size18,942 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built19782004
Avg Baths2.62.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo1.1%0%
% With Garage76.8%95.5%
% New Construction3.2%80.5%
% Price Reduced17.9%6%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending13.7%0%
% Contingent5.3%0%
Avg Price Reduction$14,372$15,224
% Single Story69.5%43%
% With Fireplace69.5%20%
% With Central Air69.5%13.5%
% Waterfront3.2%0%
Avg Garage Size22.1
Price Per Bedroom$88,846$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$118,970$154,568
Avg Home Age4822
Realtor Median Days on Market67 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$324,950$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$168$170
Realtor Median Rent$1,899$1,406
Inventory Active71408
Inventory Total100574
Inventory Pending29166
% Under Contract29%28.9%
New Listings Monthly28132
Inventory Change (month)-3.1%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.5%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$277,087$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)15.7%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$238,349$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume1498
Rent 1yr Ago$1,564$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20205153
Momentum 20216561
Momentum 20226567
Momentum 20236065
Momentum 20246767
Momentum 20256966
Momentum (1 yr)1.2-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)35.725.2
EconomyDuncanvilleMesquite
Median Household Income$76,457$72,537
Avg Household Income$90,959$87,895
Per Capita Income$30,942$29,877
% Income Under $25K10.9%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K20.2%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K18%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K18.4%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus14.1%14.9%
Poverty Rate10.6%13.4%
Unemployment Rate7.1%5.4%
Jobs Score5.36
SchoolsDuncanvilleMesquite
Primary School DistrictDuncanville ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating1.53.9
State Ranking Percentile8.3235.28
# Elementary Schools934
# Middle Schools610
# High Schools26
Student Teacher Ratio15.5:113.7:1
Graduation Rate90.1%94.8%
Niche Schools Score5.36
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
SafetyDuncanvilleMesquite
Overall Crime Rate22.5 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.6 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate195.2 per 100K376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate82.2 per 100K80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate444.3 per 100K391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate1,271.2 per 100K1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate562.4 per 100K619.6 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C
Safety Score21.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate23.1 per 100K40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDuncanvilleMesquite
# Movie Theaters21
# Libraries88
# Museums72
Nightlife Score5.36
Family Friendly Score66
Health Fitness Score5.34.7
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.35.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms5547
# Grocery Stores2018
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4043
# Bars4133
# Pharmacies60+56
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDuncanvilleMesquite
Avg Commute Time26 min32 min
% Drive Alone75.6%100%
% Carpool10.9%0%
% Public Transit0.1%0%
% Work From Home10.2%0%
Transit Score0—
Walkability Score8370
Bike Score5953
Distance Downtown Dallas13.6 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport22.3 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport24 min34 min
Distance Love Field19 mi21 mi
EV Stations1211
EV Level2 Ports2218
EV Dc Fast Ports187
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo NetworkChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
DemographicsDuncanvilleMesquite
Population39,683149,299
Population Density3,541.83,040.2
Population Growth 5yr0.7%4.1%
Median Age36.232.9
% Under 1827.8%27.9%
% Age 18–249.3%9.7%
% Age 25–3411.3%15.4%
% Age 35–4413.1%11.8%
% Age 45–5411.2%12.6%
% Age 55–6410.8%11.3%
% Age 65+16.5%11.3%
Avg Household Size2.982.96
% Family Households73%73.5%
% Homeownership66%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.2%19.6%
% Graduate Degree8.7%6.6%
% White29.4%29.9%
% Black29.5%27.5%
% Asian1.3%3%
% South Asian0.3%1%
% Hispanic Latino44.3%44%
% Native American1%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races22.1%25.4%
% Other Race16.8%13.3%
% Foreign Born16.3%20.9%
% Moved Last Year6.9%12.9%
% Renters34%37.2%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr93.1%87.1%
% From Out Of State0.5%1%
% From Different County0.6%2.4%
% From Abroad0.2%1.1%
% Families With Kids37.2%39.3%
% Married Couples46.1%44.7%
% Single Parent11%11.7%
% Living Alone24.1%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone12.6%8.2%
% With Broadband93.1%94%
% With Computer96%97.3%
% Male47.7%47.6%
% Female52.3%52.4%
Total Households13,21550,171