Duncanville, TX vs Hercules, 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
Hercules
63.3
#1776 nationally
Hercules leads in median household income ($125,880 vs $66,601). Hercules leads in crime level (4.6 vs 8.4). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Hercules, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 63.3 (#1776) |
| Population | 38,883 | 26,582 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $743,984 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $125,880 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 40.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+38.0 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Hercules, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$743,984
Population
26,582
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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