Neighborhood in Spring, Harris County

Living in South Spring, Spring

F

11th of 11areas in Spring
Overall score 7 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Spring overall: C-

South Spring covers part of Spring, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (6 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe1.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
3,060
Median rent
$1,570
Median home value
$203,000
Household income
$72,400
Average commute
46 min
Homes owned
62%
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What it's like to live in South Spring

South Spring is an area in Spring with about 3,100 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 36% of households with children.

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

Pros of living in South Spring

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in South Spring

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 46 minutes, against 34 for Spring as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

South Spring report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,570, homes cost 2.8x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $72,400, 5.3% unemployed.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 67 of 100 on the state rating.

    6 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

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 46 min, 4.4% work from home.

    1 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D

    22% have a bachelor’s degree.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    21% of adults uninsured.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    62% of homes owner-occupied.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

South Spring compared with Spring

Better than Spring

  • People below the poverty line: 6.4%4 points lower than Spring (10%)
  • Median rent: $1,5708% lower than Spring ($1,711)

Worse than Spring

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%20 points higher than Spring (39%)
  • Average commute: 46 min35% higher than Spring (34 min)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 62%12 points lower than Spring (74%)

Closest public schools

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

  • CPearl M Hirsch ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD0.6 mi
  • CTwin Creeks MiddleMiddle, Spring ISD1.4 mi
  • FSpring High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in South Spring

Median rent in South Spring is $1,570 a month, 8% lower than the Spring median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $203,000, 12% lower than the Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,502 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSpringTexas
Median rent8% lower than Spring$1,570$1,711$1,403
Median home value12% lower than Spring$203,000$231,500$283,800
Home value to income8% higher than Spring2.8x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Spring59%39%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points lower than Spring62%74%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Spring9.4%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Spring198019931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,502
Mortgage payment
$1,111
Property tax
$391
Median rent, for comparison
$1,570

Based on a $203,000 home in South 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 income19% lower than Spring$72,400$88,997$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Spring5.3%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points lower than Spring6.4%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Spring22%26%34%
Average commute35% higher than Spring46 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than Spring4.4%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Spring0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Spring90%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in South Spring

Under 1830%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6438%
65 and over7.4%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black29%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race3.4%

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-Southwest Texas CityTexas City
  2. FMacGregorHouston
  3. D+South SeguinSeguin

Questions about South Spring

Is South Spring a good place to live?

South Spring covers part of Spring, TX, home to about 3,100 people. It gets an F, in the bottom 8% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on cost of living and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in South Spring?

Renters in South Spring pay a median of $1,570 a month, 8% lower than the Spring median. The median home is worth $203,000, 12% lower than the Spring median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Spring.

What schools serve South Spring?

The closest rated public schools are Pearl M Hirsch Elementary (elementary, rated C), Twin Creeks Middle (middle, rated C) and Spring High School (high, rated F). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 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.