Duncan SWITCH
Every third Saturday of the month

February
Lion’s Club Las Vegas Night, last Saturday of the month

March
Flavor of Duncanville, held during spring break

April/May
Catfish Catch

May
Memorial Day Celebration
Chamber Golf Classic
Burgers, Bowling & Business

June
Juneteenth

July 4
Lion’s Club Parade & City Stars & Stripes Celebration

August-September
Concert Series in the Park

September
Chamber Concert/Auction

October
Boo Bash

December
Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Duncan Switch Street Market, the popular monthly marketplace event, recently celebrated its fourth anniversary.

“It’s a glimpse to the past that is paving the way of the future, ” said Steve Martin, Duncanville Chamber of Commerce president and CEO, of the phenomenal success of the Duncan Switch market.

“The concept harkens back to a time when neighbors came together as a community and business was conducted with a handshake,” Martin said.

Held along the Main Street corridor at Center Street, Duncan Switch is immediately adjacent to the railroad switch and the event’s namesake.

The idea to host a monthly street market grew out of a need for an event to draw shoppers to the Main Street corridor. Conversations among residents, business owners and business leaders such as Martin and developer Monte Anderson led to the inception of Duncan Switch, the once-a-month open air street market hosting a plethora of vendors, food and community fun.

Plans for the open air street market were cemented through community meetings first held at the local Main Street Kitchen’s Deli, an old-fashioned soda fountain and sandwich shop.

The first Duncan Switch Street Market was held in April 2014 with 30 open-air tents housing space for entrepreneurs to test the market and grow a following, Martin noted. “And now four years later, we’re still going strong and are looking to how we can continue expansion and growth – possibly expanding from Center to Davis Street.”

With a three-fold purpose to drive business to Main Street, to serve as an incubator for small business entrepreneurs and to promote recycling by encouraging community members to recycle and resell old items stored in garages, the Duncan Switch Street Market has become a vital force in revitalization and driving development of Duncanville’s Main Street Vision.

Every third Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., entrepreneurs set up under the shade of tents in a “pop-up retail center environment” to offer everything from homemade barbecue, donuts, old-fashion homemade candies, snow cones, flowers, refurbished signs and homemade crafts to canned goods.

Vendors like Vonda Pipkin of Pizzazzy Pickles, a math teacher by day and a pickle maker during her off hours, has grown beyond the markets. Pipkin’s jars of homemade crinkle-cut sweet and spicy pickles are now available in local restaurants and retail distributors like Cox Farms on Main Street.

In addition to Pizzazzy Pickles, the market has helped grow businesses like Elite BBQ, Casa de Masa and Kona Ice Snow Cones.

The City of Duncanville has been a tremendous partner with the Street Market,” Martin said “It’s all about the community coming together once a month to enjoy the open air and the community.”

Duncanville is home to some of the area’s best parks. The majority of the city’s 17 parks have gone through some type of renovation over the past several years, adding walking trails, playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, and pavilions. With 235 acres of parkland, Duncanville is the ideal destination for outdoor recreation.

Armstrong Park is home to the Poe-Hobden Amphitheater, which hosts a summer concert series, July 4 celebration and a variety of citywide special events. The park is also home to Kidsville – a large volunteer-built creative playground. Encompassing the park is a one-mile walking trail that meanders through beautifully landscaped planter beds. A large pavilion is also available to rent for company picnics and gatherings.

A special garden area is located off of Wheatland Road in Armstrong Park, which contains an Iris Garden, Perennial Garden and Rose Garden (with 225 different varieties of roses). The gardens are open to the public seven days a week and are definitely worth a visit.

Other outdoor recreation opportunities include golf at nearby The Golf Club of Dallas and Thorntree Country Clubs and water activities at Joe Pool Lake (which affords visitors the chance to ski, swim, boat and fish on over 7,500 acres). In addition, Joe Pool Lake is surrounded by four parks, featuring hiking trails that wind through timberland and grasslands. The parks also include 10 miles of mountain bike trails.

For indoor recreation, the Duncanville Recreation Center provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The center has a comprehensive workout facility, indoor walking track, two basketball courts, pool tables, ping pong tables and more. The complex includes a game room, teen room (with games and a television) and three meeting rooms.

The Duncanville Public Library offers a variety of resources, computer access, Wi-Fi and special programs. In addition to its print and multimedia collection, the library features two quiet study rooms, a children’s area and genealogy and local history areas.

The Duncanville Fieldhouse is a 111,000-square-foot state-of-the-art basketball and volleyball training facility featuring six hardwood basketball courts or 10 regulation volleyball courts. It also has a high-performance turf room, strength, cardio rooms, Grill and Snack-shop with ample parking. The Fieldhouse hosts tournaments, college and high school leagues, city youth and adult league, camps and clinics, team training and coach’s clinics. It is also available for corporate events, lock-ins and parties.

Population Summary

2017 Total population
39,487

2017 Group quarters
219

2017 Total daytime population
38,210

Workers
17,634

Residents
20,576

Household Summary

2017 households
13,791

2017 average household size
2.93

2017 families
10,378

2017 average family size
3.40

Housing Unit Summary

2017 housing units
14,467

Owner occupied housing units
61.5%

Renter occupied housing units
33.8%

Vacant housing units
4.7%

Median Household Income

2017
56,993

Median Home Value

2017
132,861

Per Capita Income

2017
25,897

Median Age

2017
36.3

2017 Households by Income

Household income base
1,3791

<$15,0007.5%
$15,000-$24,9999.2%
$25,000-$34,9999.9%
$35,000-$49,99915.2%
$50,000-$74,99921.9%
$75,000-$99,99912.8%
$100,000-$149,99915.3%
$150,000-$199,9994.3%
$200,000+3.9%

Average household income
$74,754

2017 Owner-Occupied
Housing Units by Value

Total
8,899

<$50,0002.6%
$50,000-$99,99926.6%
$100,000-$149,99931.7%
$150,000-$199,99918.8%
$200,000-$249,9998.1%
$250,000-$299,9994.5%
$300,000-$399,9995.4%
$400,000-$499,9991.2%
$500,000-$749,9990.2%
$750,000-$999,9990.3%
$1,000,000+0.6%

Average home value
159539

2017 Population by Age

Total
40,592

0-4 6.9%
5-9 7.1%
10-14 7.3%
15-24 13.1%
25-34 13.9%
35-44 12.3%
45-54 11.9%
55-64 12.3%
65-74 9.3%
75-84 4.2%
85+ 1.7%
18+ 74.5%

2017 Population by Gender

Males
19,318

Females
21,275

2017 Population by Race/Ethnicity

Total
40,592

White alone
47.2%

Black alone
31.2%

American Indian alone
0.7%

Asian alone
2.1%

Pacific Islander alone
0.1%

Some other race alone
15.9%

Two or more races
2.8%

Hispanic origin
37.4%

Diversity index
83.0

2017 Population 25+ by Educational Attainment

Total
26,620

Less than 9th grade
7.1%

9th-12th grade, no diploma
9.6%

High school graduate
21.9%

GED/alternative credential
3.1%

Some college, no degree
26.1%

Associate degree
5.9%

Bachelor’s degree
17.6%

Graduate/professional degree
8.6%

2017 Population 15+ by Marital Status

Total
31,923

Never married
32.5%

Married
49.0%

Widowed
6.0%

Divorced
12.5%

2017 Civilian Population

16+ in Labor Force

Civilian employed
95.3%

Civilian unemployed (unemployment rate
)4.7%

2017 Employed Population

16+ by Industry

Total
20,438

Agriculture/mining
0.2%

Construction
6.9%

Manufacturing
8.3%

2017 Employed Population

16+ by Industry (cont’d)

Wholesale trade
3.7%

Retail trade
12.9%

Transportation/utilities
5.4%

Information
1.7%

Finance/insurance/real estate
7.8%

Services
48.0%

Public administration
5.1%

2017 Employed Population

16+ by Occupation

Total
20,440

White collar
59.2%

Management/business/financial
13.0%

Professional
19.6%

Sales
9.7%

Administrative support
16.9%

Services
18.9%

Blue collar
21.9%

Farming/forestry/fishing
0.0%

Construction/extraction
4.2%

Installation/maintenance/repair
3.1%

Production
6.5%

Transportation/material moving
8.1%

Trends: 2016-2021 Annual Rate (Duncanville)

Population
0.80%

Households
0.69%

Families
0.68%

Owner HHs
0.79%

Median household income
1.85%

Source: ESRI

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Duncanville is 3% lower than the national average.

Source: AreaVibes

School District

Number of campuses
18

Student enrollment
12,761

Total employees
1,690

Number of teachers
825

Number of aides
129

Texas Education Agency

Met Standard Earned distinctions
5

Total revenues
$129,319,090

Total expenditures
$132,436,067

Source: Duncanville ISD website

Government Service

Type of local governmentCouncil/Manager

Number of council members
7

Number of full time city employees
243

Number of police (including chief)
52

Number of fire (including chief)
49

Planning and zoning commission
yes

City master plan
Yes

Utilities

Electric providerDeregulated

Natural gas provider
Atmos Energy

Water source
Dallas Water Utilities

Water/sewer/garbage
set-up/billingCity of Duncanville

Telephone provider
Deregulated

Health care

Hospitals within 2 miles (Methodist Charlton)
1

Number of licensed beds
317

24-hour emergency care
Yes

Maternity/neonatal care
Yes

Cancer services
Yes

Skilled nursing facilities
2

Recreation

Parks
17

Acres of park land
240

Baseball/softball fields
14

Playgrounds
13

Soccer fields
15

Tennis courts (including school district)
24

Walking/jogging trails
3

Libraries
1

Recreation centers
1

Senior centers
1

Bowling facilities
1

Duncanville Fieldhouse
1

Roller skating facilities
1

Hotel rooms
490

Golf courses within 10 miles
8

Lakes within 5 miles
1

Financial Institutions

Number of banks/ATMs
11

Number of credit unions
2

Area Institutions of Higher Education

Cedar Valley College
Dallas Baptist University
Mountain View College
Northwood University
University of North Texas at Dallas

Transportation

Major roadways serving Duncanville
IH 20, IH 35, Hwy. 67, and SPUR 408

Air service

DFW International Airport
Dallas Love Field
Rail service (Class B)
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe

Other

Tree City USA
Keep Texas Beautiful Affiliate
Inclusive Community

Trees Not Traffic is a slogan that local Realtors continue to use when talking to prospective homebuyers. Duncanville offers a beautiful landscape that matches any budget and lifestyle. It is a pleasant blend of old and new, offering a diverse cross-section of housing – from condominiums to single-family homes to residential estates. Shade-lined streets, wooded lots and rolling hills make all areas of Duncanville desirable. From the affordable to the incredible, homes range in price from $70,000 to $500,000.

Champions Cove is an upscale gated senior living community. The three-story multifamily complex offers 153 one-and two-bedroom units and features a 12,000-square-foot clubhouse, a 30-seat surround sound theater, a salon, a billiards room, an Italian coffee bar, a library, Artisan Alley, an internet lounge, a pharmacy and a local bank.

Real estate professionals and mortgage company representatives are available to help with residential and corporate relocation. Interior designers, award-winning homebuilders and easy access to construction materials combine to make building and remodeling in Duncanville a breeze.

For anyone looking for a variety of housing options, friendly neighbors, abundant activities and one of the best school systems in Texas, Duncanville is the place to live.

At Duncanville ISD, You Can Do it All!

Duncanville ISD offers a unique opportunity to its students: Duncanville High School is one of the few public high schools in the state where students can complete required courses, participate in extracurricular activities and learn a specific skill or trade without transferring to a separate campus. Duncanville ISD’s Career and Technical Education program is housed at the high school, allowing students to participate in traditional student life while pursuing any number of career fields. Duncanville High School also houses a Collegiate Academy where students have the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost.

Duncanville ISD is a public school system that includes 18 campuses for Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district is home to more than 59,000 residents and serves more than 13,000 students. Enrollment comes from Duncanville, parts of Dallas, DeSoto and Cedar Hill. The district has nine elementary schools, three intermediate schools, three middle schools, one comprehensive high school and two alternative campuses.

Duncanville ISD benefits from the strong support of area residents. In November 2014, voters overwhelmingly passed a $102.545 million bond referendum to build two new elementary schools, upgrade security and update existing facilities. The referendum also allows the district to put the latest technology in the hands of students and teachers.

In recent years, Duncanville ISD has produced National Merit Scholarship finalists, appointments to elite military academies, such as West Point and the Air Force Academy, and national awards in journalism, photography and SkillsUSA competitions.

Duncanville ISD has a rich history in producing award-winning marching bands. In 2014-2015, the Duncanville High School marching band was one of the top 10 bands to in Division 6A to compete in the state band competition. The band recently celebrated 36 consecutive years receiving superior ratings at University Interscholastic League competition.

Duncanville High School’s Pantherettes, under the nationally acclaimed leadership of head coach Cathy Self-Morgan, consistently play at the top levels of girls’ basketball. The Pantherettes were back-to-back 6A State Champions in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017. Coach Self-Morgan also celebrated a historic milestone – reaching her 1,000th career win.

Whether it’s academic, fine arts, athletics or pursuing a skill or trade, Duncanville ISD students “can do it all!”

Higher Education

Duncanville is conveniently located near several colleges and universities: University of Texas Arlington, Dallas Baptist University, Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian University are all within a 30-minute drive.

Campuses associated with the Dallas Community College District, Cedar Valley College and Mountain View College, are nearby. The DCCD offers competitive tuition rates and multiple academic and technical disciplines.

Duncanville offers a variety of health care facilities and wellness professional services. These include dentistry, eye care, diagnostics, alternative medicine, rehabilitation, home health care, counseling, pharmaceuticals and even pet medical services.

Methodist Charlton Medical Center (3500 W. Wheatland) is the leading site for health care. As a part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System, Methodist Charlton Medical Center is a modern teaching and full-service general acute care community hospital that has served the thriving community in far southwest Dallas County since 1975. Methodist Healthcare Systems recently became a part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Duncanville is a Certified Retirement Community and senior health care is abundant. Champions Cove Active Senior Apartment Community is one of many senior housing options. Good Life Senior Living is an assisted and memory care facility and Graceful Arms Senior Living are two other great Senior Care facilities with assistance. Rehabilitation and assisted living centers such as The Laurenwood Nursing Home complete the spectrum of Senior Living.

Fix the Cause Chiropractic is one of many chiropractor services also available in the City of Champions. Ben Franklin Apothecary is a leader in pharmaceutical service and still offers free delivery. You can also step back in time and enjoy lunch or a soda from Kitchen’s Deli located inside the Ben Franklin store which was recently named as one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses.

Duncanville’s history is tied to its churches. Little Bethel was the first church in the settlement that would become Duncanville, and several of the churches established in the 19th century are still around today.

The values and spiritually embraced by yesterday’s founding fathers remain a strong foundation for the diverse faith community.

A representation of nearly every faith denomination is available to Duncanville citizens with over 50 houses of worship. As a community, Duncanville residents serve others through mission work in outreach ministries, canned food drives, clothing collections and assist with disaster relief programs.

Our churches work together for the betterment of the community, as a community, standing together as a collective whole.