Decatur, AL vs Duncanville, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Duncanville leads in crime level (8.4 vs 16.6). Duncanville leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Decatur leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 25.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Duncanville, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 74.6 (#573) |
| Population | 58,321 | 38,883 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $278,035 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $66,601 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+22.2 |
C
73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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C
74.6 Score
Duncanville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,035
Population
38,883
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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