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Duncanville vs Irving

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Duncanville
Dallas Co. · $276K
68
B- · Above Average
Irving
Dallas Co. · $339K
71
B- · Above Average

Duncanville or Irving?

Duncanville scores 68 and Irving scores 71 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Duncanville comes out ahead on market and affordability. Irving comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, commute and growth. The median home is $276K in Duncanville and $339K in Irving.

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Realust Score DuncanvilleIrving
Prosperity 61 67
Schools 68 71
Safety 60 62
Lifestyle 78 83
Market 78 76
Affordability 84 79
Commute 70 71
Growth 64 71
What's comingDuncanvilleIrving
Projects on the way111
Under construction15
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Duncanville projects →All Irving projects →

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HousingDuncanvilleIrving
Median Home Price$275,691$339,198
Price Per Sq Ft$168$220
Starter Home Price$249,900$225,000
Premium Home Price$520,000$917,000
Sale To List Ratio97.1%97.3%
% Single Family87.4%74.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,527$1,879
Median Rent (1BR)$997$996
Median Rent (2BR)$1,956$1,992
Median Rent (3BR)$2,359$3,694
Rent Yoy Change-3.4%0.1%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.5%0.4%
Housing Affordability Score4.75.3
Avg Sq Ft2,225 sq ft2,232 sq ft
Avg Beds3.53.3
Avg HOA Fee$72$259
% With HOA9.5%47.5%
% With Pool12.6%16%
Avg Lot Size18,942 sq ft40,701 sq ft
Avg Year Built19781987
Avg Baths2.62.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo1.1%10.5%
% With Garage76.8%85%
% New Construction3.2%21.5%
% Price Reduced17.9%12.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending13.7%5%
% Contingent5.3%3%
Avg Price Reduction$14,372$14,917
% Single Story69.5%45%
% With Fireplace69.5%48.5%
% With Central Air69.5%72%
% Waterfront3.2%3.5%
Avg Garage Size21.9
Price Per Bedroom$88,846$137,542
Price Per Bathroom$118,970$162,373
Avg Home Age4839
Realtor Median Days on Market67 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$324,950$420,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$168$220
Realtor Median Rent$1,899$1,583
Inventory Active71320
Inventory Total100427
Inventory Pending29107
% Under Contract29%25.1%
New Listings Monthly28116
Inventory Change (month)-3.1%-1.9%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.5%-0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$277,087$340,254
Price Change (5 yr)15.7%16.6%
Price 5yr Ago$238,349$290,979
Monthly Sales Volume1474
Rent 1yr Ago$1,564$1,575
Rent 5yr Change—26.7%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,245
Momentum 20205150
Momentum 20216554
Momentum 20226556
Momentum 20236057
Momentum 20246757
Momentum 20256956
Momentum (1 yr)1.2-1.4
Momentum (5 yr)35.717.1
EconomyDuncanvilleIrving
Median Household Income$76,457$81,830
Avg Household Income$90,959$109,912
Per Capita Income$30,942$40,642
% Income Under $25K10.9%9.1%
% Income $25K–$50K20.2%17.8%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%18.8%
% Income $75K–$100K18%13.8%
% Income $100K–$150K18.4%18.9%
% Income $150K Plus14.1%21.5%
Poverty Rate10.6%11%
Unemployment Rate7.1%4.5%
Job Growth 1yr0.3%1.1%
Jobs Score5.36.7
SchoolsDuncanvilleIrving
Primary School DistrictDuncanville ISDIrving ISD
Overall District Rating1.52.5
State Ranking Percentile8.3217.07
# Elementary Schools918
# Middle Schools68
# High Schools26
Student Teacher Ratio15.5:115.5:1
Graduation Rate90.1%93.9%
Niche Schools Score5.36.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.8%100%
SAT/ACT College Ready %4.6%5.4%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %10.1%13.7%
Dropout Rate7.1%4.1%
Graduating Class Size1,1562,146
SafetyDuncanvilleIrving
Overall Crime Rate22.5 per 1K20.4 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.6 per 1K2.7 per 1K
Assault Rate195.2 per 100K157.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate82.2 per 100K57.1 per 100K
Property Crime Rate20 per 1K17.7 per 1K
Burglary Rate444.3 per 100K250.1 per 100K
Theft Rate1,271.2 per 100K1,521.8 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate562.4 per 100K426.9 per 100K
Safety GradeC+C+
Safety Score22
Murder Rate0 per 100K1.6 per 100K
Rape Rate23.1 per 100K53.6 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDuncanvilleIrving
# Movie Theaters26
# Libraries88
# Museums79
Nightlife Score5.38
Family Friendly Score67.3
Health Fitness Score5.36
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.36.7
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78.7
Area FeelSparse SuburbanUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms5546
# Grocery Stores2025
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals4043
# Bars4160+
# Pharmacies60+52
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDuncanvilleIrving
Avg Commute Time26 min24 min
% Drive Alone75.6%68.8%
% Carpool10.9%10.2%
% Public Transit0.1%1%
% Work From Home10.2%17.3%
Transit Score1226
Walkability Score4140
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4039
Distance Downtown Dallas13.6 mi12.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport22.3 mi7.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport24 min10 min
Distance Love Field19 mi8.2 mi
EV Stations1242
EV Level2 Ports2287
EV Dc Fast Ports1820
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, eVgo NetworkChargePoint Network, Blink Network, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max8275
Walk % Walkable3339
Walk Score Points3040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDuncanvilleIrving
Population39,683256,492
Population Density3,541.83,827.1
Population Growth 5yr0.7%7%
Median Age36.232.8
% Under 1827.8%26.2%
% Age 18–249.3%9.2%
% Age 25–3411.3%18.8%
% Age 35–4413.1%16.2%
% Age 45–5411.2%11.6%
% Age 55–6410.8%9.3%
% Age 65+16.5%8.7%
Avg Household Size2.982.69
% Family Households73%64.9%
% Homeownership66%38.1%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher25.2%42.4%
% Graduate Degree8.7%17.4%
% White29.4%33.7%
% Black29.5%12.8%
% Asian1.3%23.2%
% South Asian0.3%16.1%
% Hispanic Latino44.3%43.4%
% Native American1%0.6%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races22.1%15.1%
% Other Race16.8%14.6%
% Foreign Born16.3%42.5%
% Moved Last Year6.9%15.8%
% Renters34%61.9%
Diversity Score8.78.7
% Same House 1yr93.1%84.2%
% From Out Of State0.5%2.4%
% From Different County0.6%2.8%
% From Abroad0.2%2.5%
% Families With Kids37.2%36.1%
% Married Couples46.1%47.7%
% Single Parent11%6.6%
% Living Alone24.1%28.4%
% Seniors Living Alone12.6%5.3%
% With Broadband93.1%92.7%
% With Computer96%98.1%
% Male47.7%50.3%
% Female52.3%49.7%
Total Households13,21594,845