Living in Duncan, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duncan · Census data 2020–2024
Duncan has 969 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $33,529 (58% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $139,000, the median rent is $665/month.
Duncan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Duncan at a glance
- Population
- 969
- Median age
- 37.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,529State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $139,000State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $665/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Duncan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Duncan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duncan the median home value is $139,000, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,255 a month in housing costs.
Duncan median household income
The median household income in Duncan is $33,529 and the income per person is $21,174. 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Duncan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 422
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.65
Duncan demographics
- Population
- 969
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 366
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duncan ›
Education in Duncan
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Duncan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duncan
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Duncan vs nearby towns
More for people moving to Duncan
Duncan ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Duncan: FAQ
What is the median household income in Duncan, AZ?
The median household income in Duncan is $33,529, 58% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Duncan?
The median home value in Duncan is $139,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Duncan?
The median gross rent in Duncan is $665 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Duncan, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
What is the median age in Duncan?
The median age in Duncan is 37.2 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Duncan?
The average commute to work in Duncan is 30 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duncan?
The unemployment rate in Duncan is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duncan?
13.5% of adults in Duncan have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: