Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Spring Branch, Houston

D-

280th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 11 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Spring Branch is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 14,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 280th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (2 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (20 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
14,930
Median rent
$1,440
Median home value
$337,000
Household income
$81,300
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Spring Branch

Spring Branch is a neighborhood in Houston with about 14,900 residents, homes built around 1973, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 280th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Spring Branch

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Spring Branch

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Spring Branch report card

Each grade compares Spring Branch 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 $1,440, homes cost 4.1x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $81,300, 7.7% unemployed.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 63 of 100 on the state rating.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 28 min, 11% work from home.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    33% have a bachelor’s degree.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    29% of adults uninsured.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    94% of homes have broadband.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

Spring Branch compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $81,30025% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 52%10 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 94%4 points higher than Houston (90%)

Worse than Houston

  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 29%5 points higher than Houston (24%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 33%4 points lower than Houston (37%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 57%3 points higher than Houston (54%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DTerrace ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.8 mi
  • FNorthbrook MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD0.2 mi
  • DNorthbrook High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Spring Branch

Median rent in Spring Branch is $1,440 a month, 6% 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 $337,000, 21% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,294 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent6% higher than Houston$1,440$1,361$1,403
Median home value21% higher than Houston$337,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income3% lower than Houston4.1x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Houston57%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Houston52%42%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Houston11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston197319821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,294
Mortgage payment
$1,845
Property tax
$450
Median rent, for comparison
$1,440

Based on a $337,000 home in Spring Branch, 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

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income25% higher than Houston$81,300$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Houston7.7%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Houston21%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Houston33%37%34%
Average commute4% higher than Houston28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Houston11%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston4.1%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Houston94%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
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Spring Branch

Under 1826%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6437%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino62%
Black7.2%
Asian3.6%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. DWestover HillsSan Antonio
  2. DWedgwoodFort Worth
  3. D-Southeast SeguinSeguin

Questions about Spring Branch

Is Spring Branch a good place to live?

Spring Branch is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 14,900 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 280th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Spring Branch?

Median rent in Spring Branch is $1,440 a month, 6% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $337,000, 21% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Spring Branch?

The closest rated public schools are Terrace Elementary (elementary, rated D), Northbrook Middle (middle, rated F) and Northbrook High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 13 Census block groups closest to the Spring Branch 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.