How many renters in Duncanville, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.0% (±10.6 points) of renting households in Duncanville, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.0% (±10.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.9% (±9.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.7% (±8.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Duncanville
| Share of income spent on rent | Duncanville | Dallas County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.2% (±2.9 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±4.5 points) | 12.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±5.5 points) | 13.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±3.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±5.4 points) | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.9% (±9.1 points) | 42.7% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Duncanville against Dallas County, its state and the nation
| Duncanville | Dallas County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.0% (±10.6 points) | 52.1% (±0.9 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.9% (±9.1 points) | 42.7% (±0.8 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.7% (±8.5 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,721 (±$12,049) | $59,770 (±$845) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,630 (±$62) | $1,565 (±$11) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Duncanville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Dallas County (52.1%).
It is also higher than in Texas (51.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Dallas County, Duncanville ranks 8 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 271 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Duncanville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville | — | 63.0% (±10.6 points) | — |
| DeSoto | 4.4 mi | 69.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Hill | 5.0 mi | 62.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cockrell Hill | 6.5 mi | 64.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Prairie | 6.8 mi | 59.0% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Heights | 7.4 mi | 71.0% (±14.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ovilla | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±91.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 8.8 mi | 68.9% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Leaf | 9.3 mi | 10.5% (±94.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Dallas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Glenn Heights | 71.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | DeSoto | 69.5% (±8.3 points) |
| 4 | Lancaster | 68.9% (±11.3 points) |
| 5 | Hutchins | 67.3% (±15.0 points) |
| 6 | Cockrell Hill | 64.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 7 | Bear Creek Ranch | 64.0% (±68.0 points) |
| 8 | Duncanville | 63.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 9 | Cedar Hill | 62.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 10 | Mesquite | 60.9% (±4.6 points) |
| 11 | Grand Prairie | 59.0% (±3.9 points) |
| 12 | Seagoville | 58.8% (±16.6 points) |
| 13 | Garland | 58.1% (±3.7 points) |
| 14 | Balch Springs | 57.0% (±11.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Dallas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Duncanville
Are renters in Duncanville rent-burdened?
63.0% of renting households in Duncanville pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Duncanville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Duncanville, TX spends 38.7% (±8.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duncanville city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duncanville city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duncanville city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Duncanville city, Texas (place:21628, in state:48).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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