Duncanville, TX vs Long Beach, CA
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.
Duncanville
74.6
#573 nationally
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 43). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 142). Duncanville leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 38,883 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+32.9 |
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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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62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
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Pacific
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