Head to head
Lancaster vs Duncanville
288 data points per city, side by side, straight from the source.
Lancaster
Dallas Co. · $270K
67
B- · Above Average
| Realust Score |
Lancaster | Duncanville |
| Prosperity |
59 |
61 |
| Schools |
71 |
68 |
| Safety |
58 |
60 |
| Lifestyle |
76 |
78 |
| Market |
79 |
78 |
| Affordability |
80 |
84 |
| Commute |
67 |
80 |
| Growth |
66 |
64 |
| Housing | Lancaster | Duncanville |
|---|
| Median Home Price | $270,106 | $275,691 |
|---|
| Price Per Sq Ft | $163 | $168 |
|---|
| Starter Home Price | $207,500 | $249,900 |
|---|
| Premium Home Price | $549,000 | $520,000 |
|---|
| Sale To List Ratio | 98.4% | 97.1% |
|---|
| % Single Family | 73.2% | 87.4% |
|---|
| Est Monthly Mortgage | $1,496 | $1,527 |
|---|
| Median Rent (1BR) | $1,565 | $997 |
|---|
| Median Rent (2BR) | $2,147 | $1,956 |
|---|
| Median Rent (3BR) | $2,850 | $2,359 |
|---|
| Rent Yoy Change | 0.9% | -3.4% |
|---|
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0% | 0.5% |
|---|
| Housing Affordability Score | 4.7 | 4.7 |
|---|
| Avg Sq Ft | 1,850 sq ft | 2,225 sq ft |
|---|
| Avg Beds | 3.4 | 3.5 |
|---|
| Avg HOA Fee | $30 | $72 |
|---|
| % With HOA | 15.9% | 9.5% |
|---|
| % With Pool | 1.9% | 12.6% |
|---|
| Avg Lot Size | 117,777 sq ft | 18,942 sq ft |
|---|
| Avg Year Built | 1990 | 1978 |
|---|
| Avg Baths | 2.3 | 2.6 |
|---|
| Avg Baths Full | 2 | 2.2 |
|---|
| % Townhome | 0% | 0% |
|---|
| % Condo | 0% | 1.1% |
|---|
| % With Garage | 66.2% | 76.8% |
|---|
| % New Construction | 10.2% | 3.2% |
|---|
| % Price Reduced | 17.8% | 17.9% |
|---|
| % Foreclosure | 0% | 0% |
|---|
| % Pending | 19.1% | 13.7% |
|---|
| % Contingent | 4.5% | 5.3% |
|---|
| Avg Price Reduction | $44,089 | $14,372 |
|---|
| % Single Story | 55.4% | 69.5% |
|---|
| % With Fireplace | 47.1% | 69.5% |
|---|
| % With Central Air | 57.3% | 69.5% |
|---|
| % Waterfront | 0.6% | 3.2% |
|---|
| Avg Garage Size | 1.9 | 2 |
|---|
| Price Per Bedroom | $81,179 | $88,846 |
|---|
| Price Per Bathroom | $122,825 | $118,970 |
|---|
| Avg Home Age | 36 | 48 |
|---|
| Realtor Median Days on Market | 62 days | 67 days |
|---|
| Realtor Median Price | $285,000 | $324,950 |
|---|
| Realtor Price Per Sq Ft | $163 | $168 |
|---|
| Realtor Median Rent | $1,831 | $1,899 |
|---|
| Inventory Active | 96 | 71 |
|---|
| Inventory Total | 147 | 100 |
|---|
| Inventory Pending | 51 | 29 |
|---|
| % Under Contract | 34.7% | 29% |
|---|
| New Listings Monthly | 28 | 28 |
|---|
| Inventory Change (month) | 12.2% | -3.1% |
|---|
| Price Change (1 yr) | -2.2% | -0.5% |
|---|
| Price 1yr Ago | $276,124 | $277,087 |
|---|
| Price Change (5 yr) | 13.3% | 15.7% |
|---|
| Price 5yr Ago | $238,387 | $238,349 |
|---|
| Monthly Sales Volume | 18 | 14 |
|---|
| Rent 1yr Ago | $2,066 | $1,564 |
|---|
| Rent 5yr Change | 29.6% | — |
|---|
| Rent 5yr Ago | $1,608 | — |
|---|
| Momentum 2020 | 56 | 51 |
|---|
| Momentum 2021 | 62 | 65 |
|---|
| Momentum 2022 | 70 | 65 |
|---|
| Momentum 2023 | 73 | 60 |
|---|
| Momentum 2024 | 67 | 67 |
|---|
| Momentum 2025 | 64 | 69 |
|---|
| Momentum (1 yr) | -3.4 | 1.2 |
|---|
| Momentum (5 yr) | 17.1 | 35.7 |
|---|
| Economy | Lancaster | Duncanville |
|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,302 | $76,457 |
|---|
| Avg Household Income | $85,731 | $90,959 |
|---|
| Per Capita Income | $31,689 | $30,942 |
|---|
| % Income Under $25K | 15.1% | 10.9% |
|---|
| % Income $25K–$50K | 16.7% | 20.2% |
|---|
| % Income $50K–$75K | 24.5% | 18.5% |
|---|
| % Income $75K–$100K | 12.1% | 18% |
|---|
| % Income $100K–$150K | 20.4% | 18.4% |
|---|
| % Income $150K Plus | 11.2% | 14.1% |
|---|
| Poverty Rate | 15% | 10.6% |
|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | 7.1% |
|---|
| Jobs Score | 4.7 | 5.3 |
|---|
| Schools | Lancaster | Duncanville |
|---|
| Primary School District | Lancaster ISD | Duncanville ISD |
|---|
| Overall District Rating | 2.4 | 1.5 |
|---|
| State Ranking Percentile | 16.75 | 8.32 |
|---|
| # Elementary Schools | 6 | 9 |
|---|
| # Middle Schools | 2 | 6 |
|---|
| # High Schools | 1 | 2 |
|---|
| Student Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 15.5:1 |
|---|
| Graduation Rate | 98.8% | 90.1% |
|---|
| Niche Schools Score | 4.7 | 5.3 |
|---|
| SAT/ACT Participation Rate | 83% | 85.8% |
|---|
| SAT/ACT College Ready % | 3.5% | 4.6% |
|---|
| SAT/ACT TSI Ready % | 8.9% | 10.1% |
|---|
| Dropout Rate | 0.2% | 7.1% |
|---|
| Graduating Class Size | 565 | 1,156 |
|---|
| Safety | Lancaster | Duncanville |
|---|
| Overall Crime Rate | 24.3 per 1K | 22.5 per 1K |
|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 3.4 per 1K | 2.6 per 1K |
|---|
| Assault Rate | 286.5 per 100K | 195.2 per 100K |
|---|
| Robbery Rate | 69.2 per 100K | 82.2 per 100K |
|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 20.9 per 1K | 20 per 1K |
|---|
| Burglary Rate | 871.9 per 100K | 444.3 per 100K |
|---|
| Theft Rate | 1,721.6 per 100K | 1,271.2 per 100K |
|---|
| Vehicle Theft Rate | 533.5 per 100K | 562.4 per 100K |
|---|
| Safety Grade | C+ | C+ |
|---|
| Safety Score | 2 | 2 |
|---|
| Murder Rate | 4.9 per 100K | 0 per 100K |
|---|
| Rape Rate | 39.5 per 100K | 23.1 per 100K |
|---|
| Crime Source | Police department | Police department |
|---|
| Lifestyle | Lancaster | Duncanville |
|---|
| # Movie Theaters | 1 | 2 |
|---|
| # Libraries | 4 | 8 |
|---|
| # Museums | 1 | 7 |
|---|
| Nightlife Score | 4.7 | 5.3 |
|---|
| Family Friendly Score | 5.3 | 6 |
|---|
| Health Fitness Score | 4.7 | 5.3 |
|---|
| Outdoor Activities Score | 5.3 | 6 |
|---|
| Commute Score | 5.3 | 5.3 |
|---|
| Weather Score | 6.7 | 6.7 |
|---|
| Diversity Score | 8 | 8.7 |
|---|
| Area Feel | Sparse Suburban | Sparse Suburban |
|---|
| # Restaurants | 60+ | 60+ |
|---|
| # Parks | 31 | 60+ |
|---|
| # Gyms | 9 | 55 |
|---|
| # Grocery Stores | 3 | 20 |
|---|
| # Coffee Shops | 19 | 60+ |
|---|
| # Hospitals | 13 | 40 |
|---|
| # Bars | 9 | 41 |
|---|
| # Pharmacies | 13 | 60+ |
|---|
| # Dentists | 18 | 60+ |
|---|
| Transportation | Lancaster | Duncanville |
|---|
| Avg Commute Time | 29 min | 26 min |
|---|
| % Drive Alone | 76.8% | 75.6% |
|---|
| % Carpool | 12.7% | 10.9% |
|---|
| % Public Transit | 0.3% | 0.1% |
|---|
| % Work From Home | 7.9% | 10.2% |
|---|
| Transit Score | — | 0 |
|---|
| Walkability Score | 40 | 83 |
|---|
| Bike Score | 40 | 59 |
|---|
| Distance Downtown Dallas | 16.6 mi | 13.6 mi |
|---|
| Distance DFW Airport | 33.2 mi | 22.3 mi |
|---|
| Drive Time DFW Airport | 37 min | 24 min |
|---|
| Distance Love Field | 23.8 mi | 19 mi |
|---|
| EV Stations | 8 | 12 |
|---|
| EV Level2 Ports | 9 | 22 |
|---|
| EV Dc Fast Ports | 15 | 18 |
|---|
| EV Networks | eVgo Network, ChargePoint Network, EV Connect | Blink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo Network |
|---|
| Demographics | Lancaster | Duncanville |
|---|
| Population | 40,820 | 39,683 |
|---|
| Population Density | 1,234.5 | 3,541.8 |
|---|
| Population Growth 5yr | 4.1% | 0.7% |
|---|
| Median Age | 35.7 | 36.2 |
|---|
| % Under 18 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
|---|
| % Age 18–24 | 8.2% | 9.3% |
|---|
| % Age 25–34 | 13% | 11.3% |
|---|
| % Age 35–44 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
|---|
| % Age 45–54 | 12.4% | 11.2% |
|---|
| % Age 55–64 | 13.7% | 10.8% |
|---|
| % Age 65+ | 12.1% | 16.5% |
|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 | 2.98 |
|---|
| % Family Households | 67.6% | 73% |
|---|
| % Homeownership | 68.1% | 66% |
|---|
| % HS Graduate Or Higher | 85.9% | 81.1% |
|---|
| % Bachelor's Or Higher | 25.3% | 25.2% |
|---|
| % Graduate Degree | 9.8% | 8.7% |
|---|
| % White | 12.6% | 29.4% |
|---|
| % Black | 65.2% | 29.5% |
|---|
| % Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% |
|---|
| % South Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% |
|---|
| % Hispanic Latino | 24.4% | 44.3% |
|---|
| % Native American | 0.8% | 1% |
|---|
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
|---|
| % Two Or More Races | 11.3% | 22.1% |
|---|
| % Other Race | 9% | 16.8% |
|---|
| % Foreign Born | 8.1% | 16.3% |
|---|
| % Moved Last Year | 11.9% | 6.9% |
|---|
| % Renters | 31.9% | 34% |
|---|
| Diversity Score | 8 | 8.7 |
|---|
| % Same House 1yr | 88.1% | 93.1% |
|---|
| % From Out Of State | 0.2% | 0.5% |
|---|
| % From Different County | 2.6% | 0.6% |
|---|
| % From Abroad | 0.1% | 0.2% |
|---|
| % Families With Kids | 40.9% | 37.2% |
|---|
| % Married Couples | 41.5% | 46.1% |
|---|
| % Single Parent | 14.2% | 11% |
|---|
| % Living Alone | 28.8% | 24.1% |
|---|
| % Seniors Living Alone | 9.1% | 12.6% |
|---|
| % With Broadband | 90.6% | 93.1% |
|---|
| % With Computer | 95.5% | 96% |
|---|
| % Male | 47.7% | 47.7% |
|---|
| % Female | 52.3% | 52.3% |
|---|
| Total Households | 14,748 | 13,215 |
|---|