Neighborhood in Duncanville, Dallas County

Living in Southeast Duncanville, Duncanville

F

5th of 5areas in Duncanville
Overall score 7 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Duncanville overall: D-

Southeast Duncanville covers part of Duncanville, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.3 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
3,030
Median rent
$2,310
Median home value
$274,000
Household income
$81,000
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Southeast Duncanville

Southeast Duncanville is an area in Duncanville with about 3,000 residents, homes built around 1990, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 42% of households with children.

It grades F against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 5 areas in Duncanville, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Southeast Duncanville

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Southeast Duncanville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,310, 42% higher than the Duncanville median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 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.

Southeast Duncanville report card

Each grade compares Southeast 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 D-

    Median rent $2,310, homes cost 3.4x income.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $81,000, 7.0% unemployed.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    7 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 25 min, 21% work from home.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

Southeast Duncanville compared with Duncanville

Better than Duncanville

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%16 points higher than Duncanville (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%13 points higher than Duncanville (66%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%6 points lower than Duncanville (23%)

Worse than Duncanville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 92%28 points higher than Duncanville (63%)
  • Median rent: $2,31042% higher than Duncanville ($1,630)
  • People below the poverty line: 14%4 points higher than Duncanville (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FMerrifield ElementaryElementary, Duncanville ISD1.5 mi
  • DGrace R Brandenburg IntermediateMiddle, Duncanville ISD1.1 mi
  • CDavid W Carter High SchoolHigh, Dallas ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Southeast Duncanville

Median rent in Southeast Duncanville is $2,310 a month, 42% higher than the Duncanville median. A household would need about $92,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $274,000, 7% higher than the Duncanville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,744 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDuncanvilleTexas
Median rent42% higher than Duncanville$2,310$1,630$1,403
Median home value7% higher than Duncanville$274,000$255,500$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Duncanville3.4x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent28 points higher than Duncanville92%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Duncanville79%66%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Duncanville1.6%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Duncanville199019781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,744
Mortgage payment
$1,500
Property tax
$245
Median rent, for comparison
$2,310

Based on a $274,000 home in Southeast 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 income6% higher than Duncanville$81,000$76,457$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Duncanville7.0%7.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Duncanville14%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Duncanville41%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Duncanville25 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points higher than Duncanville21%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Duncanville0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Duncanville97%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southeast Duncanville

Under 1832%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6434%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White4.8%
Hispanic or Latino39%
Black55%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.3%

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. 4D-Central DuncanvilleMedian rent $1,490

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DEast MesquiteMesquite
  2. D-Colony ParkAustin
  3. D-Southeast Cedar HillCedar Hill

Questions about Southeast Duncanville

Is Southeast Duncanville a good place to live?

Southeast Duncanville covers part of Duncanville, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Southeast Duncanville?

Median rent in Southeast Duncanville is $2,310 a month, 42% higher than the Duncanville median. The median home is worth $274,000, 7% higher than the Duncanville median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Duncanville.

What schools serve Southeast Duncanville?

The closest rated public schools are Merrifield Elementary (elementary, rated F), Grace R Brandenburg Intermediate (middle, rated D) and David W Carter High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.