Neighborhood in Duncanville, Dallas County

Living in Central Duncanville, Duncanville

D-

4th of 5areas in Duncanville
Overall score 12 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Duncanville overall: D-

Central Duncanville covers part of Duncanville, TX, home to about 24,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (11 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.9 mi

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

Population
24,600
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$229,000
Household income
$67,000
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Central Duncanville

Central Duncanville is an area in Duncanville with about 24,600 residents, homes built around 1974, a mix of owners and renters and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Duncanville is D-. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Duncanville, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Central Duncanville

  • 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Duncanville

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Central Duncanville report card

Each grade compares Central Duncanville 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 $1,490, homes cost 3.4x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $67,000, 8.0% unemployed.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    11 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 260 violent crimes per 100k, 2,041 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.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 26 min, 11% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    19% have a bachelor’s degree.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    25% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    91% of homes have broadband.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Duncanville compared with Duncanville

Better than Duncanville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%4 points lower than Duncanville (63%)
  • Median rent: $1,4909% lower than Duncanville ($1,630)

Worse than Duncanville

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%8 points lower than Duncanville (66%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 19%7 points lower than Duncanville (25%)
  • Median household income: $67,00012% lower than Duncanville ($76,457)

Closest public schools

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

  • CWilliam Lee Hastings ElementaryElementary, Duncanville ISD0.2 mi
  • FWilliam H Byrd MiddleMiddle, Duncanville ISD0.8 mi
  • BDuncanville High SchoolHigh, Duncanville ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Central Duncanville

Median rent in Central Duncanville is $1,490 a month, 9% lower than the Duncanville median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $229,000, 10% lower than the Duncanville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,528 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDuncanvilleTexas
Median rent9% lower than Duncanville$1,490$1,630$1,403
Median home value10% lower than Duncanville$229,000$255,500$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Duncanville3.4x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points lower than Duncanville59%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Duncanville58%66%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Duncanville7.0%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Duncanville197419781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,528
Mortgage payment
$1,253
Property tax
$275
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $229,000 home in Central Duncanville, 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

MeasureHereDuncanvilleTexas
Median household income12% lower than Duncanville$67,000$76,457$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Duncanville8.0%7.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Duncanville11%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points lower than Duncanville19%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Duncanville26 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Duncanville11%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Duncanville1.8%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Duncanville91%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Duncanville

Under 1831%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6432%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White19%
Hispanic or Latino49%
Black28%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race2.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Duncanville

  1. 1CSouthwest DuncanvilleMedian rent $2,780
  2. 2C-The GreeneMedian rent $2,460
  3. 3DThe Creeks at Windmill HillMedian rent $1,800
  4. 5FSoutheast DuncanvilleMedian rent $2,310

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Little SaigonHouston
  2. D-North Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  3. D-South Fort WorthFort Worth

Questions about Central Duncanville

Is Central Duncanville a good place to live?

Central Duncanville covers part of Duncanville, TX, home to about 24,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Duncanville?

Renters in Central Duncanville pay a median of $1,490 a month, 9% lower than the Duncanville median. The median home is worth $229,000, 10% lower than the Duncanville median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Duncanville.

What schools serve Central Duncanville?

The closest rated public schools are William Lee Hastings Elementary (elementary, rated C), William H Byrd Middle (middle, rated F) and Duncanville High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 15 Census block groups in this part of Duncanville that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.