Certified Retirement Community - City of Duncanville

Duncanville: The Perfect Blend of Family, Community and Business

The City of Duncanville received its designation as a Texas Certified Retirement Community by the Texas Department of Agriculture on March 15, 2007.

Housing

Champions Cove

Champions Cove, an upscale gated senior living community set in 9 acres of countryside, is an example of one of the finest senior living centers in the North Texas area. The community was recently voted as #1 Active Senior Living Community in Southwest Dallas. The management team at Champions Cove is committed to its residents, and offers a multitude of programs designed with the active person in mind. Other community amenities include items such as a theatre, library, internet lounge, game rooms, and more. Services include transportation services, 24 hour on call maintenance, meal delivery, housekeeping, and additional concierge level services. Click here to go to the Champions Cove website.

Main Station Lofts

Main Station Lofts are quality and affordable living situated in the heart of downtown Duncanville. These lofts are a part of the mixed-use development partially owned and funded by the city of Duncanville. The development consists of fine dining, and specialty retail located
underneath spacious urban lofts. This project, part of the Main Street Vision, adds additional character to Duncanville's downtown development.

Apartments

The city of Duncanville is home to several apartment options that would be appropriate for active seniors and retirees. During the upcoming year, The Shops at Waterview Park will be open. This urban lifestyle community will include more than 100,000 square feet of specialty retail space, an upscale apartment community, and a five acre public park.

Housing Subdivisions

Convenient to the Metroplex, Duncanville is home to a wide variety of housing options, whether you're looking for affordability or extravagance. Potential relocatees are able to purchase a home at a very reasonable price, ranging from $70,000 to more than $500,000. With more than 30 distinct neighborhoods, a pleasant blend of modern and traditional housing, and a peaceful landscape, new residents are sure to find a home suitable to their tastes.

Housing Statistics from 2000 U.S. Census
HOUSING OCCUPANCY
Total Housing Units	13,290
Occupied Housing Units	12,896
Vacant Housing Units	394
For Seasonal, recreational, or occasional use	14
Homeowner vacancy rate	1.0%
Rental vacancy rate	4.6%

HOUSING TENURE
Occupied Housing Units	12,896
Owner-occupied housing units	71.7%
Renter-occupied housing units	28.3%

Average household size of owner-occupied units	2.84
Average household size of renter-occupied units	2.66

YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT
1999 to 2000	0.6%
1995 to 1998	2.4%
1990 to 1994	3.6%
1980 to 1989	26.6%
1970 to 1979	38.5%
1960 to 1969	19.5%
1940 to 1959	7.6%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

NUMBER OF ROOMS
1 room	0.6%
2 rooms	1.6%
3 rooms	9.1%
4 rooms	10.8%
5 rooms	20.2%
6 rooms	23.3%
7 rooms	18.1%
8 rooms	9.0%
9 or more rooms	7.4%
Median (Rooms)	5.8

VALUE
Less than $50,000	5.9%
$50,000 to $99,999	56.4%
$100,000 to $149,999	25.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.3%
$200,000 to $299,999	4.2%
$300,000 to $499,999	1.1%
$500,000 or more	0.2%
Median	$88,700

Duncanville ... the perfect blend for retirement.

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