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| What Duncanville is like for active adults |
Duncanville offers an array of activities for active adults from arts to entertainment to recreation. The D.L. Hopkins Senior Center hosts an annual variety show each year where participants from the Senior Center act, dance and sing entertaining the whole community. Also, Duncanville boasts a community theatre, which hosts six shows a year. There are opportunities for active seniors to play tennis, enjoy the beautiful walking trails, the library and recreation center, dancing and musical lessons, and great local restaurants.
The Texas Historical Commission designated the City of Duncanville as an official Main Street City. When the Duncanville Air Force Base closed it was turned over to the city, which is now where the Duncanville Historical Park is located. Duncanville is a suburb of Dallas, southwest of the city near Joe Pool Lake. Average home prices according to Zillow.com are about $145,000.
Duncanville has many quality, affordable housing options from homes to active senior apartments such as Champions Cove (www.championscove.com), the Duncanville Independent Living Center, Duncanville Health and Rehabilitation Center, and the Laurenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
The Texas Department of Agriculture recognized Duncanville as a "Certified Retirement Community." Duncanville, one of few North Texas cities to receive such a designation, is the perfect retirement destination. Here, you will find clean, safe neighborhoods; affordable housing; outstanding medical facilities, an active Senior community, excellent opportunities for shopping and relaxation, and more! |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
Many kinds of people are attracted to Duncanville because it is an "inclusive community." The City has only about 38,000 residents so it appeals to those that like a country, small town atmosphere with the amenitites of big cities such as an indoor, heated swimming facility, over 1,000 businesses to shop at, access to Joe Pool Lake and close proximity to Dallas and Fort Worth attractions. |
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| Retirement and tourism from Joe Pool Lake are big contributors to the local economy as well as large attractions such as Costco, the DrPepper Stars Center, local Farmers Market (similar to Whole Foods), Hilton Garden Inn and Pappadeux's. |
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| Physical environment |
Duncanville is a beautiful city full of beautifully landscaped parks, streets and businesses. Duncanville is known for its flowers and seasonal decorations that dot the main intersections and throughfares from Fall Harvest to Lighted Christmas trees to Fourth of July flags. At the heart of Duncanville is Armstrong Park which is home to the the butterfly, perenial and Earth Kind Rose Gardens. |
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| The D.L. Hopkins Senior Center hosts an annual variety show each year. Duncanville boasts a community theatre, which hosts six shows a year (www.dctheatre.org). The Duncanville Chamber of Commerce hosts "A Taste of Duncanville" each year in March. The event has a "Senior Hour," which allows those over the age of 55 to visit the event before the crowds arrive. |
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Located just outside the Duncanville city limits is Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Seven miles away is Renaissance Hospital and Methodist Dallas Medical Center that has approximately 300 physicians in 60 medical specialties. Duncanville is home to many private dentistry and medical practicies and has an allergy and asthma center. |
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Duncanville does not have public transportation. |
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Facts about DUNCANVILLE
- State: TX
- Environment: Suburban,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- Culture Index: 121+ (very high)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: duncanvillecrc
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 2.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 5.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 1 vote cast)
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