City in Harris County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Spring, TX

C-

53rd of 75Texas cities of 50,000+ people
Overall score 35 of 100
74th of 125 in the Houston area

Spring earns a grade of C- on our index, 53rd of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on cost of living and home ownership, and trails on schools and getting around. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Schools scores low (3 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (9 of 100)
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Where Spring is in Texas.
Population
68,580
Median rent
$1,71122% higher than Texas
Median home value
$231,50018% lower than Texas
Household income
$88,997Median
Average commute
34 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Spring

Spring sits about 19 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. About 68,580 people live here. It is suburban.

Local spots people know include Dennis Johnston Park, Pundt Park and John Pundt Park.

The median age is 32.7, 39% of households have children, 74% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $88,997 a year (13% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Spring

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Spring

  • Weaker school ratings. Only 33% of the 18 rated campuses earn an A or B from the state.
  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,711, 22% higher than the Texas median.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 34 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high here.

Who Spring suits

  • FamiliesNot the best fit: 33% of rated schools earn an A or B. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 30% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 13% higher than the Texas median, with 68 restaurants and 6 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 13% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 19% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 53% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 95% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,711 is 22% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 57% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA strong fit: the median rent of $1,711 is 22% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 90% for people on a budget.

Spring report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Spring with other US cities of 50,000+ people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,711, homes cost 2.6x income.

    87 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $88,997, 4.8% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade F

    18 rated campuses, 33% rated A or B.

    3 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade D-

    4 grocery stores, 68 restaurants, 29 parks mapped in town.

    9 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 11% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade D+

    26% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade C-

    19% of adults uninsured.

    36 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade B+

    95% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs US cities

Where Spring stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%13 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%12 points higher than Texas (63%)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x28% lower than Texas (3.6x)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 34 min27% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,71122% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 26%8 points lower than Texas (34%)

Cost of living in Spring

Spring renters pay a median of $1,711 a month, 22% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $68,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 39% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $231,500, 18% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,267 before tax, or $1,603 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Spring pays $4,027 a year, 5% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Spring

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in SpringStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent22% higher than Texas$1,711$1,403$1,413
Median home value18% lower than Texas$231,500$283,800$332,700
Home value to income28% lower than Texas2.6x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Texas39%52%51%
Median property tax per year5% lower than Texas$4,027$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Texas74%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas199319921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,603
Mortgage payment
$1,267
Property tax
$336
Median rent, for comparison
$1,711

Based on a $231,500 home in Spring, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Spring

Spring has 18 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 33% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Spring ISD and Sam Houston State University Charter School.

Top-rated campuses include Carl Wunsche Sr High School. The average rating score across all campuses is 71 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
3
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
71
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • ACarl Wunsche Sr High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD93 of 100
  • BSam Houston State University Charter SchoolElementary, Sam Houston State University Charter School89 of 100
  • BGinger McNabb ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD85 of 100
  • BJohn Winship ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD83 of 100
  • BMildred Jenkins ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD80 of 100

Best neighborhoods in Spring

We grade 11 areas inside Spring. The top three are Spring Lakes (B), Cypresswood Lake (C+) and The Park Villages (C+). If price matters most, East Spring has the lowest median rent among areas graded C or better, at $1,540 a month. The Park Villages is the priciest, at $2,400. Use the map to color the city by any grade, or the sliders to rank areas by what you care about.

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    11 Spring neighborhoods, ranked by your priorities
    1. 1BSpring Lakes6,767 people, median rent $1,560, home $256,000100fit
    2. 2C+Cypresswood Lake2,145 people, median rent $1,760, home $284,00090fit
    3. 3C+The Park Villages2,179 people, median rent $2,400, home $321,00080fit
    4. 4CInverness Forest2,200 people, home $233,00070fit
    5. 5CEastgate Village4,889 people, median rent $1,740, home $242,00060fit
    6. 6CCrossgate Village2,125 people, median rent $2,400, home $277,00050fit
    7. 7C-East Spring2,213 people, median rent $1,540, home $245,00040fit
    8. 8DSpring Falls857 people, median rent $2,400, home $321,00030fit
    9. 9DSoutheast Spring25,894 people, median rent $1,760, home $207,00020fit
    10. 10D-Central Spring16,649 people, median rent $1,810, home $242,00010fit
    11. 11FSouth Spring3,062 people, median rent $1,570, home $203,0000fit
    All 11 Spring neighborhoods, A to Z

    Daily life in Spring

    Everyday places mapped inside Spring, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Dennis Johnston Park, Pundt Park, John Pundt Park.

    The average one-way commute is 34 minutes, 27% longer than the Texas average. 11% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

    Downtown Houston is about 19 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Spring work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

    The median household income is $88,997, income per person is $34,497, unemployment is 4.8% and 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

    Grocery stores
    4
    Pharmacies
    0
    Restaurants
    68
    Cafes
    6
    Bars
    13
    Parks
    29
    Gyms
    12
    Hospitals and urgent care
    0
    Childcare
    11
    Libraries
    0

    Jobs, income and education

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Median household income13% higher than Texas$88,997$78,476$80,734
    Income per person15% lower than Texas$34,497$40,752$44,673
    Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.8%5.3%5.2%
    People below the poverty line3 points lower than Texas10%14%12%
    Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Texas26%34%36%
    Adults with a high school diploma or higher2 points higher than Texas88%86%90%
    Adults 18 to 64 without health insuranceAbout the same as Texas19%20%11%
    Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Texas95%91%91%

    Getting to work

    MeasureHereTexasUS
    Average commute27% higher than Texas34 min27 min26 min
    Workers who work from home4 points lower than Texas11%14%15%
    Workers who work from home11%
    Workers who take transit1.1%
    Workers who walk0.8%
    Workers who bike0.1%

    Who lives in Spring

    Under 1828%
    18 to 3425%
    35 to 6437%
    65 and over10%

    Median age 32.7 years. 39% of households have children.

    Race and ethnicity
    White30%
    Hispanic or Latino39%
    Black24%
    Asian3.4%
    Other or more than one race4.0%

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

    Weather in Spring

    Spring has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 44°F. There are about 111 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 52 inches of rain a year.

    Average monthly high and low temperatures in Spring40°60°80°100°64J68F74M80A87M92J94J95A90S83O73N65DRain

    Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Houston Intercont Ap, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

    Natural hazard risk

    FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is low. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

    • River floodingModerate
    • Coastal floodingVery low
    • HurricanesVery high
    • TornadoesVery high
    • HailLow
    • Heat wavesHigh
    • WildfiresModerate
    • Winter stormsLow
    • Strong windLow

    Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

    Places near Spring

    Nearby, Oak Ridge North gets an A-, Shenandoah gets a C- and The Woodlands gets an A+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

    1. A-Oak Ridge NorthTown, 3,034 people6 mi
    2. C-ShenandoahTown, 3,705 people8 mi
    3. A+The WoodlandsCity, 121,002 people9 mi
    4. FHumbleSmall city, 16,521 people10 mi
    5. FAldineSmall city, 17,167 people11 mi
    6. C+TomballSmall city, 13,655 people13 mi

    Spring in the Houston area

    How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

    1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
    2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
    3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
    4. 71C-Montgomery2,489 people46 mito downtown
    5. 72C-Roman Forest2,336 people31 mito downtown
    6. 73C-Bolivar Peninsula2,951 people54 mito downtown
    7. 74C-Spring68,580 people19 mito downtown
    8. 75C-Jacinto City9,432 people9 mito downtown
    9. 76C-Clute10,715 people52 mito downtown
    10. 77C-Mission Bend36,586 people18 mito downtown

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    Living in Spring: common questions

    Is Spring, TX a good place to live?

    Spring earns a grade of C- on our index, 53rd of 75 Texas cities of 50,000+ people. It does best on cost of living and home ownership, and trails on schools and getting around. It is a strong pick for people on a budget.

    How much does it cost to live in Spring?

    Renters in Spring pay a median of $1,711 a month, 22% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $231,500, 18% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,603, including property tax.

    Are the schools good in Spring?

    We found 18 rated public school campuses inside Spring. 33% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 3 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 50,000+ people.

    What are the best neighborhoods in Spring?

    Based on our scores, the top-rated areas in Spring are Spring Lakes, Cypresswood Lake and The Park Villages. We score 11 areas in the city.

    Does Spring flood?

    FEMA rates river flooding risk in Spring as moderate, and coastal flooding as very low. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

    What is the weather like in Spring?

    Summers in Spring peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 44°F. Expect around 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 52 inches of rain.

    How long is the commute in Spring?

    The average one-way commute is 34 min, 27% higher than the Texas average. About 11% of workers work from home. It is about 19 miles from downtown Houston.

    Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.