Neighborhood in Andrews, Andrews County

Living in Duncan, Andrews

B

3rd of 7areas in Andrews
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Andrews overall: B

Duncan is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Health scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafeunder 0.1 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,040
Median rent
$1,420
Median home value
$260,000
Household income
$88,600
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
77%
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What it's like to live in Duncan

Duncan is a neighborhood in Andrews with about 1,000 residents, homes built around 1971, mostly owner-occupied (77%) and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Duncan is B. That puts it 3rd of 7 areas we grade in Andrews, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Duncan

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Duncan

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Duncan report card

Each grade compares Duncan with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,420, homes cost 2.9x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $88,600, 4.3% unemployed.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 81 of 100 on the state rating.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 219 violent crimes per 100k, 787 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 18 min, 9.1% work from home.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    9.9% have a bachelor’s degree.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    24% of adults uninsured.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    77% of homes owner-occupied.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Duncan compared with Andrews

Better than Andrews

  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%10 points higher than Andrews (90%)
  • Median household income: $88,60020% higher than Andrews ($73,690)
  • Average commute: 18 min17% lower than Andrews (22 min)

Worse than Andrews

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 56%14 points higher than Andrews (42%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%9 points lower than Andrews (19%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x10% higher than Andrews (2.7x)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CClearfork ElementaryElementary, Andrews ISD0.3 mi
  • CAndrews MiddleMiddle, Andrews ISD0.8 mi
  • BAndrews High SchoolHigh, Andrews ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Duncan

Median rent in Duncan is $1,420 a month, 5% higher than the Andrews median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $260,000, 32% higher than the Andrews median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,656 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAndrewsTexas
Median rent5% higher than Andrews$1,420$1,350$1,403
Median home value32% higher than Andrews$260,000$196,300$283,800
Home value to income10% higher than Andrews2.9x2.7x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Andrews56%42%52%
Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Andrews77%77%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Andrews0%2.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Andrews197119761992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,656
Mortgage payment
$1,423
Property tax
$232
Median rent, for comparison
$1,420

Based on a $260,000 home in Duncan, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAndrewsTexas
Median household income20% higher than Andrews$88,600$73,690$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Andrews4.3%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Andrews19%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Andrews9.9%19%34%
Average commute17% lower than Andrews18 min22 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points higher than Andrews9.1%3.2%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Andrews0%0.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Andrews100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in Duncan

Under 1819%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6446%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White37%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Black0.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race5.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Andrews

  1. 1B+Devonian HeightsMedian rent $1,420
  2. 2BRogersMedian rent $1,420
  3. 4C+WilsonMedian rent $1,020
  4. 5C+A-H-UMedian rent $1,390
  5. 6C+Andrews HeightsMedian rent $1,640
  6. 7D-White-SouthwestMedian rent $1,630

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Tierra HumedaEl Paso
  2. BVista Real EastEl Paso
  3. B-Southwest Deer ParkDeer Park

Questions about Duncan

Is Duncan a good place to live?

Duncan is a neighborhood in Andrews, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 7 areas we score in Andrews. It does best on internet access and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Duncan?

Renters in Duncan pay a median of $1,420 a month, 5% higher than the Andrews median. The median home is worth $260,000, 32% higher than the Andrews median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.7x across Andrews.

What schools serve Duncan?

The closest rated public schools are Clearfork Elementary (elementary, rated C), Andrews Middle (middle, rated C) and Andrews High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Duncan name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.