Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County
Living in Spring Branch Central, Houston
139th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 66 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+
Spring Branch Central is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 139th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
- Lots of parks
- Hurricane risk is very high
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.3 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,600
- Median rent
- $1,460
- Median home value
- $473,000
- Household income
- $162,800
- Average commute
- 30 min
- Homes owned
- 71%
What it's like to live in Spring Branch Central
Spring Branch Central is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly owner-occupied (71%) and 46% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 139th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.
Pros of living in Spring Branch Central
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $162,800, 151% higher than the Houston median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Spring Branch Central
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Spring Branch Central report card
Each grade compares Spring Branch Central with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade C+
Median rent $1,460, homes cost 2.9x income.
48 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $162,800, 3.6% unemployed.
55 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C
Nearby schools average 79 of 100 on the state rating.
42 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
83 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 30 min, 12% work from home.
56 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C
53% have a bachelor’s degree.
44 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C
21% of adults uninsured.
48 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
71% of homes owner-occupied.
30 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
94% of homes have broadband.
56 of 100 vs TX areas
Spring Branch Central compared with Houston
Better than Houston
- Median household income: $162,800151% higher than Houston ($64,813)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 71%29 points higher than Houston (42%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 53%16 points higher than Houston (37%)
Worse than Houston
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%7 points higher than Houston (54%)
- Average commute: 30 min10% higher than Houston (27 min)
- Median rent: $1,4607% higher than Houston ($1,361)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BSpring Branch ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.6 mi
- CLandrum MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD1.3 mi
- AMemorial High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD1.7 mi
Cost of living in Spring Branch Central
Median rent in Spring Branch Central is $1,460 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $58,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $473,000, 70% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,191 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent7% higher than Houston | $1,460 | $1,361 | $1,403 |
| Median home value70% higher than Houston | $473,000 | $277,800 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income32% lower than Houston | 2.9x | 4.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Houston | 61% | 54% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Houston | 71% | 42% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Houston | 13% | 11% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston | 1987 | 1982 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,589
- Property tax
- $602
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,460
Based on a $473,000 home in Spring Branch Central, 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
| Measure | Here | Houston | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income151% higher than Houston | $162,800 | $64,813 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston | 3.6% | 7.0% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Houston | 20% | 20% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Houston | 53% | 37% | 34% |
| Average commute10% higher than Houston | 30 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points lower than Houston | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Houston | 7.0% | 5.7% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston | 94% | 90% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Spring Branch Central
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Houston
- 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
- 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
- 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
- 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
- 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
- 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
- 7A+Kings Point
- 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BSanta RitaSan Angelo
- B-Southeast PlanoPlano
- B-Las ColinasIrving
Questions about Spring Branch Central
Is Spring Branch Central a good place to live?
Spring Branch Central is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 139th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Spring Branch Central?
Median rent in Spring Branch Central is $1,460 a month, 7% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $473,000, 70% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.
What schools serve Spring Branch Central?
The closest rated public schools are Spring Branch Elementary (elementary, rated B), Landrum Middle (middle, rated C) and Memorial High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Spring Branch Central name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.