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Is Spring a Good Place to Live? Spring, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Spring ranks #1145 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #474 of 524 smaller cities and #66 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($231,500, #102 of 524), and trails on long commutes (33.8 min, #483 of 524).
Spring by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Spring's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Spring: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Spring safe?
What is the cost of living in Spring?
Spring's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,711/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $363,173, 21% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Spring | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.6#613 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $363,173#546 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,795/mo#575 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $231,500#333 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,711/mo#883 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.6x#65 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 23.1%#789 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Spring housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Spring is in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Spring safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Spring alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Spring crime rate or rank it on safety. Texas as a whole records 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Spring?
The median household in Spring earns $88,997, 16% above the US figure of $76,827 and 22% above Texas ($73,035). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spring | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $88,997#476 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 10.4%#536 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Spring?
The median resident of Spring is 32.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 25.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #953 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Spring | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 32.7 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 25.6%#953 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 74.4% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Spring's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Spring; its public schools have 15.8 students per teacher and spend $12,481 per pupil. 37.3% of adults are obese and 11.6% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Spring | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 15.8#601 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $12,481#883 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 37.3%#964 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 11.6%#715 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 17%#634 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 18.9%#1193 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 14,042 students are enrolled in Spring's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Spring?
The average commute in Spring is 33.8 minutes (Texas 23.7); 1.1% of workers take transit and 10.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Spring scores 6.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #1246 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 84.4°F and winters 55.6°F, with 51.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Spring | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 33.8 min#1244 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 13.3%#1185 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 79.5% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 1.1% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 10.7% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 6.9#1246 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.8 | 43.7 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 67.8 | 47.6 | 3 |
| Mar | 74 | 53.6 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 80.1 | 59.8 | 4 |
| May | 86.9 | 67.8 | 5 |
| Jun | 92.3 | 73.7 | 6 |
| Jul | 94.5 | 75.7 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 94.9 | 75.4 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 90.4 | 70.6 | 4.7 |
| Oct | 82.8 | 60.9 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 72.6 | 51.5 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 65.3 | 45.6 | 4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Houston Intercontinental Airport.
| Measure | Spring | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 70.5°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 84.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 55.6°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 51.8 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Houston Intercontinental Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Spring?
Harris County's air had a median air quality index of 62, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 38 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harris County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 77% of US counties.
| Measure | Spring | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 62#1027 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 38#1039 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.21%#987 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Harris County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Harris County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.051% | 86% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.13% | 86% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0075% | 45% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Spring compare with similar-size cities?
Spring is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #474 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 68,580.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring, TXPop. 68,580 | #1145 | 46.8 | $88,997 | $1,711/mo | no data | 33.8 min |
| Portland, MEPop. 68,854 | #131 | 67.1 | $79,540 | $1,577/mo | 245 | 19.4 min |
| Schenectady, NYPop. 68,847 | #907 | 51.6 | $58,399 | $1,145/mo | 705 | 22 min |
| Weston, FLPop. 68,837 | #492 | 58.2 | $139,825 | $2,851/mo | part year | 29.6 min |
| Shawnee, KSPop. 68,542 | #153 | 66.0 | $109,940 | $1,322/mo | 228 | 22.3 min |
| Jackson, TNPop. 68,435 | #1215 | 44.4 | $53,032 | $1,145/mo | 727 | 18.2 min |
| Grand Junction, COPop. 68,142 | #730 | 54.5 | $70,080 | $1,142/mo | 536 | 15.8 min |
| Gary, INPop. 68,113 | #1312 | 31.1 | $38,731 | $1,012/mo | 1,393 | 25.9 min |
| South Hill, WAPop. 68,025 | #801 | 53.3 | $113,130 | $2,088/mo | no data | 33.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Spring compare with the rest of Texas?
Spring ranks #66 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 46.8 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 22% above the Texas median. Homes are 21% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Mesquite, TXPop. 149,299 | … #62 | 49.2 | $72,537 | $1,513/mo | 453 |
| Galveston, TXPop. 53,424 | #63 | 48.2 | $55,631 | $1,298/mo | 506 |
| Harlingen, TXPop. 72,087 | #64 | 47.6 | $53,645 | $928/mo | 231 |
| Pasadena, TXPop. 149,433 | #65 | 46.9 | $64,927 | $1,213/mo | 436 |
| Spring, TXPop. 68,580 | #66 | 46.8 | $88,997 | $1,711/mo | no data |
| Killeen, TXPop. 158,159 | #67 | 46.1 | $60,977 | $1,208/mo | 498 |
| Corpus Christi, TXPop. 317,419 | #68 | 45.6 | $67,394 | $1,292/mo | 799 |
| Pharr, TXPop. 80,333 | #69 | 45.1 | $52,814 | $1,037/mo | 214 |
| Houston, TXPop. 2,328,253 | #70 | 44.3 | $64,813 | $1,361/mo | 884 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Spring among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Spring's score calculated?
Spring scores 46.8 out of 100, #1145 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Spring. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
47.0 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Spring. Similar-size median 58.9.
49.7 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Spring's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
43.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Spring's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
68.2 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Spring. Similar-size median 56.1.
59.8 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Spring. Similar-size median 50.0.
32.4 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Spring's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
31.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
19.5 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Spring alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Spring.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Spring's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Spring has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Spring
Is Spring, TX a good place to live?
Spring ranks #1145 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #474 of 524 smaller cities and #66 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($231,500, #102 of 524), and trails on long commutes (33.8 min, #483 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Spring?
Spring's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,711/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $363,173, 21% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
Is Spring safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Spring alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Spring crime rate or rank it on safety. Texas as a whole records 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Spring?
The median household in Spring earns $88,997, 16% above the US figure of $76,827 and 22% above Texas ($73,035). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Spring?
Median rent in Spring is $1,711/mo (Census), #883 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,795/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 23.1% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Spring?
Zillow's typical home value in Spring is $363,173, down 0.7% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $231,500.
How are the public schools in Spring?
There is no city graduation rate for Spring; its public schools have 15.8 students per teacher and spend $12,481 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Spring?
The average commute is 33.8 minutes, #1244 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 13.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Spring?
Spring averages 70.5°F over the year, 84.4°F in summer and 55.6°F in winter, with 51.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Spring walkable?
Spring scores 6.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1246 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Spring at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harris County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and tornado, with expected yearly losses of 0.21% of building value, higher than 77% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Spring?
Harris County's air had a median air quality index of 62, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 38 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Spring?
Spring has 68,580 residents. The median resident of Spring is 32.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 25.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #953 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 74.4% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Spring compare with the rest of Texas?
Spring ranks #66 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 46.8 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 22% above the Texas median. Homes are 21% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Spring?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Spring's population of 68,580 are Portland, ME (#131 overall), Schenectady, NY (#907 overall), Weston, FL (#492 overall), Shawnee, KS (#153 overall), and Jackson, TN (#1215 overall). Spring is #1145.