Duncanville

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General Info
Population39,826
Center Elevation725 ft(221 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$269,261
Median Rent
$1,344
Median Income$66,601
Rent Burden24%
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun312 days/yr
Avg. High77°F
Avg. Low59°F
Comfort Score74/100Great
Temp Swing39°F
Annual Precipitation51"(130 cm)
Annual Snowfall1"(3 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 552024 modeled avg · 58 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability43
Transit Score
12

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Safety Score70 / 100
School Rating7.3/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)
minimalMinimal Risk
Demographics
Median Age36.9 years
College Educated24%
Remote Workers10%
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