Neighborhood in Big Spring, Howard County

Living in Northeast Big Spring, Big Spring

B+

1st of 11areas in Big Spring
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Big Spring overall: D-

Northeast Big Spring covers part of Big Spring, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Affordable
  • Short commutes
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Wildfire risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.6 mi
Park1.8 mi
Cafe2.4 mi
Restaurant1.0 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.3 mi
Childcare2.1 mi
Library2.3 mi

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

Population
2,050
Median rent
$1,390
Median home value
$217,000
Household income
$108,500
Average commute
14 min
Homes owned
87%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Big Spring

Northeast Big Spring is an area in Big Spring with about 2,100 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (87%) and 34% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Big Spring is B+. That puts it 1st of 11 areas we grade in Big Spring, a city that gets a D- overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Big Spring

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $108,500, 61% higher than the Big Spring median.

Cons of living in Northeast Big Spring

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,390, 32% higher than the Big Spring median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail, wildfires and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Big Spring report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 $1,390, homes cost 2.0x income.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $108,500, 7.0% unemployed.

    51 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 D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 14 min, 8.6% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    21% have a bachelor’s degree.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    18% of adults uninsured.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    87% of homes owner-occupied.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    99% of homes have broadband.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Big Spring compared with Big Spring

Better than Big Spring

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%53 points lower than Big Spring (53%)
  • Median household income: $108,50061% higher than Big Spring ($67,581)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 87%22 points higher than Big Spring (65%)

Worse than Big Spring

  • Median rent: $1,39032% higher than Big Spring ($1,050)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWashington ElementaryElementary, Big Spring ISD1.1 mi
  • CBig Spring Junior HighMiddle, Big Spring ISD1.9 mi
  • CBig Spring High SchoolHigh, Big Spring ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Big Spring

Median rent in Northeast Big Spring is $1,390 a month, 32% higher than the Big Spring median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $217,000, 55% higher than the Big Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,351 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereBig SpringTexas
Median rent32% higher than Big Spring$1,390$1,050$1,403
Median home value55% higher than Big Spring$217,000$140,200$283,800
Home value to income3% lower than Big Spring2.0x2.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Big Spring0%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 points higher than Big Spring87%65%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than Big Spring3.6%13%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Big Spring198019631992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,351
Mortgage payment
$1,188
Property tax
$163
Median rent, for comparison
$1,390

Based on a $217,000 home in Northeast 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 income61% higher than Big Spring$108,500$67,581$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Big Spring7.0%6.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Big Spring8.4%17%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Big Spring21%13%34%
Average commute34% lower than Big Spring14 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Big Spring8.6%3.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Big Spring0.9%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points higher than Big Spring99%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 Northeast Big Spring

Under 1822%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6438%
65 and over7.9%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Black4.2%
Asian0.4%
Other or more than one race3.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Big Spring

  1. 2B-East Big SpringMedian rent $1,330
  2. 3B-Indian HillsMedian rent $930
  3. 4C+Central Big SpringMedian rent $1,400
  4. 5CBrennardMedian rent $1,100
  5. 6D+Edwards HeightsMedian rent $1,010
  6. 7DNorthwest Big SpringMedian rent $950
  7. 8DRiceMedian rent $800
  8. 9DWasson PlaceMedian rent $1,460

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Northeast ConroeConroe
  2. A-Fairmont ParkLa Porte
  3. A-The RidgeLubbock

Questions about Northeast Big Spring

Is Northeast Big Spring a good place to live?

Northeast Big Spring covers part of Big Spring, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in Big Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on errands and things to do.

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

Renters in Northeast Big Spring pay a median of $1,390 a month, 32% higher than the Big Spring median. The median home is worth $217,000, 55% higher than the Big Spring median. A median home costs 2.0x the median household income, compared with 2.1x across Big Spring.

What schools serve Northeast 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.