Neighborhood in Duncanville, Dallas County

Living in Southwest Duncanville, Duncanville

C

1st of 5areas in Duncanville
Overall score 46 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Duncanville overall: D-

Southwest Duncanville covers part of Duncanville, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (3 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.5 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
1,720
Median rent
$2,780
Median home value
$348,000
Household income
$146,500
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Duncanville

Southwest Duncanville is an area in Duncanville with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 65% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 5 areas in Duncanville, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Duncanville

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $146,500, 92% higher than the Duncanville median.

Cons of living in Southwest Duncanville

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,780, 71% higher than the Duncanville median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 26 for Duncanville as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Duncanville report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 $2,780, homes cost 2.4x income.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $146,500, 0% unemployed.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 64 of 100 on the state rating.

    3 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 32 min, 8.3% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    61% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Duncanville compared with Duncanville

Better than Duncanville

  • Median household income: $146,50092% higher than Duncanville ($76,457)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 61%36 points higher than Duncanville (25%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%28 points higher than Duncanville (66%)

Worse than Duncanville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%37 points higher than Duncanville (63%)
  • Median rent: $2,78071% higher than Duncanville ($1,630)
  • Average commute: 32 min25% higher than Duncanville (26 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • FS Gus Alexander Jr ElementaryElementary, Duncanville ISD0.8 mi
  • FH Bob Daniel Sr IntermediateMiddle, Duncanville ISD1.2 mi
  • BDuncanville High SchoolHigh, Duncanville ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Duncanville

Median rent in Southwest Duncanville is $2,780 a month, 71% higher than the Duncanville median. A household would need about $111,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $348,000, 36% higher than the Duncanville median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,405 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDuncanvilleTexas
Median rent71% higher than Duncanville$2,780$1,630$1,403
Median home value36% higher than Duncanville$348,000$255,500$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than Duncanville2.4x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent37 points higher than Duncanville100%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them28 points higher than Duncanville94%66%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Duncanville5.6%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Duncanville199719781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,405
Mortgage payment
$1,905
Property tax
$500
Median rent, for comparison
$2,780

Based on a $348,000 home in Southwest 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 income92% higher than Duncanville$146,500$76,457$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points lower than Duncanville0%7.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Duncanville0.6%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher36 points higher than Duncanville61%25%34%
Average commute25% higher than Duncanville32 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Duncanville8.3%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Duncanville0%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Duncanville100%93%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesModerate
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Southwest Duncanville

Under 1826%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6447%
65 and over3.9%
Race and ethnicity
White27%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Black35%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.6%

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

Other neighborhoods in Duncanville

  1. 2C-The GreeneMedian rent $2,460
  2. 3DThe Creeks at Windmill HillMedian rent $1,800
  3. 4D-Central DuncanvilleMedian rent $1,490
  4. 5FSoutheast DuncanvilleMedian rent $2,310

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+Southwest DeSotoDeSoto
  2. B-Northeast RowlettRowlett
  3. B-Stewart PeninsulaThe Colony

Questions about Southwest Duncanville

Is Southwest Duncanville a good place to live?

Southwest Duncanville covers part of Duncanville, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Duncanville?

Median rent in Southwest Duncanville is $2,780 a month, 71% higher than the Duncanville median. The median home is worth $348,000, 36% higher than the Duncanville median. A median home costs 2.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Duncanville.

What schools serve Southwest Duncanville?

The closest rated public schools are S Gus Alexander Jr Elementary (elementary, rated F), H Bob Daniel Sr Intermediate (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 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.