Duncanville, TX
Property Management in Duncanville, TX
MRE Property Management manages rental homes in Duncanville, a city of 17 parks where about two thirds of homes are owner occupied. We bring clear communication, thorough tenant screening and hands-on care to every property we service.
Local data current as of October 2026. Figures reflect the most recent public releases available at that time.
What makes Duncanville special
Duncanville is a Main Street city with a proud identity as the City of Champions.
Duncan Switch
The city began in 1881 as a railroad switching station called Duncan Switch, and its post office opened in 1882.
The City of Champions
Duncanville is known throughout the region as the City of Champions.
A Texas Main Street City
The Texas Historical Commission designated Duncanville an official Main Street City, and a street market fills Main Street every third Saturday.
An established community
Duncanville moved from 39,564 residents in 2022 to 38,915 in 2025, a change of −1.6% over three years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates, July 1 of each year.
A city of homeowners
34.0% of Duncanville homes are occupied by renters and 66.0% by their owners.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024, owner-occupied housing unit rate.
What’s being built in Duncanville
Cedar Ridge Drive reconstruction
The city is rebuilding North Cedar Ridge Drive from Cathy Self-Morgan Way to W. Camp Wisdom Road, including paving, drainage, water, wastewater and sidewalks. Construction began April 25, 2026, with completion estimated for mid-May 2027.
Design Incentive Program grants
The Duncanville Community and Economic Development Corporation offers six grants for exterior business property improvements: paint, signage, landscaping, facade, pavement and infrastructure. Applications ran from December 1, 2025 through April 1, 2026.
New indoor action park
KidsVenture Indoor Action Park is scheduled to hold its grand opening on October 23, 2026, at 615 S. Cockrell Hill Road.
Inaugural city arts grants
The city approved its first round of arts grants.
The full picture, not just the highlights
Owners make better decisions with complete information. These are the developments we keep an eye on.
Water and sewer rate changes
Council approved new utility rates effective Oct. 1, 2026. Residential water rates rose about 10% in every tier, with the minimum charge moving from $21.83 to $24.01. The residential sewer base charge rose from $24.75 to $25.99, while the per 1,000 gallon sewer charge fell from $10.57 to $10.10.
Cedar Ridge Drive traffic shifts
Reconstruction of North Cedar Ridge Drive will shift traffic into one side of the roadway during sewer crossing work, and the project is expected to run until mid-May 2027.
Things to do in Duncanville
Where Duncanville gets together
Hav-R Charburger
S. Clark Road · Local burger shop known for charbroiled burgers.
Smokey D’Z BBQ
W. Camp Wisdom Road · Barbecue restaurant and caterer.
Pappas Bar-B-Q
W. Highway 67 · Texas barbecue.
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
E. Highway 67 · Cajun-influenced seafood.
Elephant Hibachi
N. Cedar Ridge Drive · Japanese hibachi restaurant.
Masons Chicken & Seafood
Oriole Boulevard · Fried chicken and seafood.
School districts serving Duncanville
Ratings below are the 2026 district ratings published by the Texas Education Agency. They are preliminary until TEA releases final ratings, scheduled for December 11, 2026.
Duncanville ISD
Score 72 · Serves Duncanville
Source: Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings (preliminary, released August 14, 2026), via TXschools.gov. School assignments vary by address; confirm the assigned campus directly with the district.
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Sources
Information current as of October 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 City and Town Population Estimates · U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts, American Community Survey 2020–2024 · Cedar Ridge Road Reconstruction Project (City of Duncanville) · Local Incentives (City of Duncanville) · Duncanville Chamber of Commerce · City of Duncanville Approves Inaugural Arts Grants, Investing in Creativity and Community · 2026 Utility Rate Update (City of Duncanville) · City of Duncanville: Utility Rate Update, Effective October 1, 2026 (Sept. 28, 2026) · City of Duncanville, History; Texas Historical Commission · Texas Education Agency, 2026 A–F Accountability Ratings, TXschools.gov