Duncanville, TX vs Porterville, 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
Porterville
68.7
#1299 nationally
Duncanville leads in crime level (8.4 vs 10.5). Duncanville leads in median household income ($66,601 vs $55,785). Duncanville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Duncanville, TX | Porterville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#573) | 68.7 (#1299) |
| Population | 38,883 | 62,876 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,035 | $332,442 |
| Median Household Income | $66,601 | $55,785 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 10.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+20.7 |
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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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D+
68.7 Score
Porterville, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$332,442
Population
62,876
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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