Neighborhood in Big Spring, Howard County

Living in North Big Spring, Big Spring

D

10th of 11areas in Big Spring
Overall score 18 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Big Spring overall: D-

North Big Spring covers part of Big Spring, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Jobs and income scores low (4 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (5 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.4 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
820
Median rent
$830
Median home value
$45,000
Household income
$42,300
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in North Big Spring

North Big Spring is an area in Big Spring with about 800 residents, older homes (median year built 1957), a mix of owners and renters and 23% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 11 areas in Big Spring, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in North Big Spring

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $830, 21% lower than the Big Spring median.

Cons of living in North Big Spring

  • Higher poverty. 33% of residents live below the poverty line, against 17% across Big Spring.
  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 6.6% across Big Spring.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

North Big Spring report card

Each grade compares North Big Spring with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $830, homes cost 1.1x income.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $42,300, 12% unemployed.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 860 violent crimes per 100k, 2,448 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 0% work from home.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.6% have a bachelor’s degree.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    35% of adults uninsured.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    71% of homes have broadband.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

North Big Spring compared with Big Spring

Better than Big Spring

  • Home value to income: 1.1x49% lower than Big Spring (2.1x)
  • Median rent: $83021% lower than Big Spring ($1,050)
  • Vacant homes: 8.7%5 points lower than Big Spring (13%)

Worse than Big Spring

  • Homes with broadband internet: 71%16 points lower than Big Spring (87%)
  • People below the poverty line: 33%16 points higher than Big Spring (17%)
  • Median household income: $42,30037% lower than Big Spring ($67,581)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BWashington ElementaryElementary, Big Spring ISD1.7 mi
  • CBig Spring Junior HighMiddle, Big Spring ISD1 mi
  • CBig Spring High SchoolHigh, Big Spring ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in North Big Spring

Median rent in North Big Spring is $830 a month, 21% lower than the Big Spring median. A household would need about $33,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $45,000, 68% lower than the Big Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $273 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBig SpringTexas
Median rent21% lower than Big Spring$830$1,050$1,403
Median home value68% lower than Big Spring$45,000$140,200$283,800
Home value to income49% lower than Big Spring1.1x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Big Spring68%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Big Spring58%65%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Big Spring8.7%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Big Spring195719631992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$273
Mortgage payment
$246
Property tax
$26
Median rent, for comparison
$830

Based on a $45,000 home in North Big Spring, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereBig SpringTexas
Median household income37% lower than Big Spring$42,300$67,581$78,476
Unemployment rate6 points higher than Big Spring12%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Big Spring33%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Big Spring8.6%13%34%
Average commute11% lower than Big Spring19 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Big Spring0%3.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Big Spring0%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet16 points lower than Big Spring71%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in North Big Spring

Under 1816%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6447%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White4.9%
Hispanic or Latino91%
Black2.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race1.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Big Spring

  1. 1B+Northeast Big SpringMedian rent $1,390
  2. 2B-East Big SpringMedian rent $1,330
  3. 3B-Indian HillsMedian rent $930
  4. 4C+Central Big SpringMedian rent $1,400
  5. 5CBrennardMedian rent $1,100
  6. 6D+Edwards HeightsMedian rent $1,010
  7. 7DNorthwest Big SpringMedian rent $950
  8. 8DRiceMedian rent $800

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DNorthwest DonnaDonna
  2. DDenver HarborHouston
  3. D-Central GainesvilleGainesville

Questions about North Big Spring

Is North Big Spring a good place to live?

North Big Spring covers part of Big Spring, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Big Spring?

Median rent in North Big Spring is $830 a month, 21% lower than the Big Spring median. The median home is worth $45,000, 68% lower than the Big Spring median. A median home costs 1.1x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Big Spring.

What schools serve North Big Spring?

The closest rated public schools are Washington Elementary (elementary, rated B), Big Spring Junior High (middle, rated C) and Big Spring High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Big Spring that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.