Neighborhood in Duncanville, Dallas County

Living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill, Duncanville

D

3rd of 5areas in Duncanville
Overall score 22 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Duncanville overall: D-

The Creeks at Windmill Hill is a neighborhood in Duncanville, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)
  • Health scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.5 mi

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

Population
5,030
Median rent
$1,800
Median home value
$234,000
Household income
$79,500
Average commute
23 min
Homes owned
61%
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What it's like to live in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

The Creeks at Windmill Hill is a neighborhood in Duncanville with about 5,000 residents, homes built around 1983, a mix of owners and renters and 31% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 5 areas in Duncanville, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

  • 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 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

  • 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.

The Creeks at Windmill Hill report card

Each grade compares The Creeks at Windmill Hill 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 $1,800, homes cost 2.9x income.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $79,500, 4.6% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 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.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 23 min, 5.8% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    24% have a bachelor’s degree.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    23% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    61% of homes owner-occupied.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

The Creeks at Windmill Hill compared with Duncanville

Better than Duncanville

  • Home value to income: 2.9x12% lower than Duncanville (3.3x)
  • People below the poverty line: 6.2%4 points lower than Duncanville (11%)
  • Average commute: 23 min9% lower than Duncanville (26 min)

Worse than Duncanville

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%6 points higher than Duncanville (63%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 61%5 points lower than Duncanville (66%)
  • Median rent: $1,80010% higher than Duncanville ($1,630)

Closest public schools

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

  • FMerrifield ElementaryElementary, Duncanville ISD0.8 mi
  • DGrace R Brandenburg IntermediateMiddle, Duncanville ISD0.7 mi
  • BDuncanville High SchoolHigh, Duncanville ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in The Creeks at Windmill Hill

Median rent in The Creeks at Windmill Hill is $1,800 a month, 10% higher than the Duncanville median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $234,000, 8% lower than the Duncanville median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,625 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereDuncanvilleTexas
Median rent10% higher than Duncanville$1,800$1,630$1,403
Median home value8% lower than Duncanville$234,000$255,500$283,800
Home value to income12% lower than Duncanville2.9x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than Duncanville69%63%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Duncanville61%66%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Duncanville6.2%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Duncanville198319781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,625
Mortgage payment
$1,281
Property tax
$345
Median rent, for comparison
$1,800

Based on a $234,000 home in The Creeks at Windmill Hill, 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 income4% higher than Duncanville$79,500$76,457$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Duncanville4.6%7.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Duncanville6.2%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Duncanville24%25%34%
Average commute9% lower than Duncanville23 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Duncanville5.8%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Duncanville1.4%1.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Duncanville94%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 The Creeks at Windmill Hill

Under 1818%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6447%
65 and over12%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino40%
Black30%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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. 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. D+MiddletonSan Antonio
  2. D-Normandy HomesLewisville
  3. C-Oak Creek EstatesLewisville

Questions about The Creeks at Windmill Hill

Is The Creeks at Windmill Hill a good place to live?

The Creeks at Windmill Hill is a neighborhood in Duncanville, TX, home to about 5,000 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 5 areas we score in Duncanville. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in The Creeks at Windmill Hill?

Median rent in The Creeks at Windmill Hill is $1,800 a month, 10% higher than the Duncanville median. The median home is worth $234,000, 8% lower than the Duncanville median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Duncanville.

What schools serve The Creeks at Windmill Hill?

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

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the The Creeks at Windmill Hill 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.