Duncanville

About Duncanville

Duncanville is a growing Texas city, part of the Best Southwest collection of Dallas suburbs. Within easy reach of both Dallas and Fort Worth, this city offers big-city conveniences from the comfort of a more secluded location. Popular nearby attractions include major highlights like Rangers Ballpark, Cowboy Stadium, Lone Star Park, American Airlines Center and Six Flags Over Texas.

The History of Duncanville

The area where Duncanville is now located welcomed its first settlers in 1845. Crawford Trees, a resident of Illinois, purchased several thousand acres of land south of Camp Dallas. The railroad reached the area in 1880, constructed by the Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railway and Duncan Switch was established, named for a line foreman that worked for the company. In 1882, the small town's first postmaster renamed the community Duncanville.

It grew slowly over the next few decades, gaining a general store, a domino parlor, a school and a pharmacy. By 1933, the town was still fairly small, home to about 300 people. In the 1960s and 70s, Duncanville grew rapidly, becoming a very desirable suburb in the Dallas area. The 1950 population was just 850, but had multiplied to more than 14,000 within 20 years.

Living in Duncanville

Duncanville is a diverse city that offers many activities and amenities. There are plenty of everyday conveniences throughout the city, including grocery stores, coffee shops, fitness centers and restaurants.

The duncanSWITCH Street Market takes place once a month, featuring vendors, food and live entertainment. The Duncanville Recreation Center is another popular gathering place, offering a double gymnasium, game room, indoor walking track, fitness room and meeting rooms. Over a dozen parks offer outdoor space for walking, playing and picnicking, and local recreational programs are available for children, adults and senior citizens.

Duncanville Schools

Public school students in Duncanville attend Duncanville Independent School District. The majority of schools in the district have received recognition for academic performance and high test scores. You can also enroll your child at one of Duncanville's private schools, such as the Merrywood School.

Resources for Moving to Duncanville

As you get ready for your move to Duncanville, the following information will be useful:

• Utilities: The city provides water and sewer services, while you will choose whom you will contract with for electricity services.
• Garbage and Recycling: Single-family homes receive curbside collection services for both trash and recycling. Your home's location determines your specific collection schedule.
• Transportation: Duncanville is part of the greater Dallas area, which is served by the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system.

Duncanville Housing

Housing is more affordable in Duncanville than in many other parts of Texas, and the median home price is also lower than the national average. Because Duncanville is a very desirable place to live, the housing market is fairly active and homes are often bought and sold very quickly. However, a variety of housing options, ranging from budget-friendly apartments to spacious family homes on large lots, makes it easier to find something you like.