Neighborhood in Spring, Harris County

Living in Central Spring, Spring

D-

10th of 11areas in Spring
Overall score 14 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Spring overall: C-

Central Spring covers part of Spring, TX, home to about 16,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (1 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym1.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.4 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
16,650
Median rent
$1,810
Median home value
$242,000
Household income
$82,800
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Central Spring

Central Spring is an area in Spring with about 16,700 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 42% of households with children.

Our grade for Central Spring is D-. That puts it 10th of 11 areas we grade in Spring, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Central Spring

  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Spring

  • 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, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Central Spring report card

Each grade compares Central 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 C+

    Median rent $1,810, homes cost 2.9x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $82,800, 6.0% unemployed.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 61 of 100 on the state rating.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 31 min, 13% work from home.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    16% have a bachelor’s degree.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    19% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Spring compared with Spring

Better than Spring

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%5 points higher than Spring (74%)
  • Average commute: 31 min9% lower than Spring (34 min)

Worse than Spring

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%9 points lower than Spring (26%)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x13% higher than Spring (2.6x)
  • People below the poverty line: 14%3 points higher than Spring (10%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CChet Burchett ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD0.5 mi
  • FRickey C Bailey MiddleMiddle, Spring ISD0.5 mi
  • FSpring High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in Central Spring

Median rent in Central Spring is $1,810 a month, 6% higher than the Spring median. A household would need about $72,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $242,000, 5% higher than the Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,675 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSpringTexas
Median rent6% higher than Spring$1,810$1,711$1,403
Median home value5% higher than Spring$242,000$231,500$283,800
Home value to income13% higher than Spring2.9x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Spring41%39%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points higher than Spring79%74%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Spring4.2%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Spring199819931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,675
Mortgage payment
$1,325
Property tax
$350
Median rent, for comparison
$1,810

Based on a $242,000 home in Central 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

MeasureHereSpringTexas
Median household income7% lower than Spring$82,800$88,997$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than Spring6.0%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Spring14%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than Spring16%26%34%
Average commute9% lower than Spring31 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Spring13%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Spring1.0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Spring95%95%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Spring

Under 1829%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6439%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White25%
Hispanic or Latino42%
Black24%
Asian4.9%
Other or more than one race4.1%

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

Other neighborhoods in Spring

  1. 1BSpring LakesMedian rent $1,560
  2. 2C+Cypresswood LakeMedian rent $1,760
  3. 3C+The Park VillagesMedian rent $2,400
  4. 4CEastgate VillageMedian rent $1,740
  5. 5CCrossgate VillageMedian rent $2,400
  6. 6CInverness Forest
  7. 7C-East SpringMedian rent $1,540
  8. 8DSpring FallsMedian rent $2,400

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Near NorthwestHouston
  2. D-Fort Bend HoustonHouston
  3. DSouthwest AtascocitaAtascocita

Questions about Central Spring

Is Central Spring a good place to live?

Central Spring covers part of Spring, TX, home to about 16,600 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Central Spring?

Renters in Central Spring pay a median of $1,810 a month, 6% higher than the Spring median. The median home is worth $242,000, 5% higher than the Spring median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Spring.

What schools serve Central Spring?

The closest rated public schools are Chet Burchett Elementary (elementary, rated C), Rickey C Bailey Middle (middle, rated F) and Spring High School (high, rated F). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 6 Census block groups in this part of 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.