Neighborhood in Spring, Harris County

Living in Spring Falls, Spring

D

8th of 11areas in Spring
Overall score 22 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Spring overall: C-

Spring Falls is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Jobs and income scores low (19 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (1 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.8 mi
Childcareunder 0.1 mi
Library3.8 mi

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

Population
860
Median rent
$2,400
Median home value
$321,000
Household income
$79,100
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
88%
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What it's like to live in Spring Falls

Spring Falls is a neighborhood in Spring with about 900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (88%) and 9% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 8th of 11 areas in Spring, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Spring Falls

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 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 Falls

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,400, 40% higher than the Spring median.
  • Higher unemployment. 24% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.8% across 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 and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Spring Falls report card

Each grade compares Spring Falls 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 $2,400, homes cost 4.1x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $79,100, 24% unemployed.

    19 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 2.9% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    31% have a bachelor’s degree.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    15% of adults uninsured.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Spring Falls compared with Spring

Better than Spring

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%39 points lower than Spring (39%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%14 points higher than Spring (74%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%5 points higher than Spring (95%)

Worse than Spring

  • Home value to income: 4.1x56% higher than Spring (2.6x)
  • Unemployment rate: 24%19 points higher than Spring (4.8%)
  • Median rent: $2,40040% higher than Spring ($1,711)

Closest public schools

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

  • FSalyers ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD0.6 mi
  • DSpringwoods Village MiddleMiddle, Spring ISD1.6 mi
  • FSpring High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD1.7 mi

Cost of living in Spring Falls

Median rent in Spring Falls is $2,400 a month, 40% higher than the Spring median. A household would need about $96,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $321,000, 39% higher than the Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,280 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSpringTexas
Median rent40% higher than Spring$2,400$1,711$1,403
Median home value39% higher than Spring$321,000$231,500$283,800
Home value to income56% higher than Spring4.1x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent39 points lower than Spring0%39%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Spring88%74%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Spring5.3%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Spring200419931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,280
Mortgage payment
$1,757
Property tax
$523
Median rent, for comparison
$2,400

Based on a $321,000 home in Spring Falls, 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 income11% lower than Spring$79,100$88,997$78,476
Unemployment rate19 points higher than Spring24%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than Spring13%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Spring31%26%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Spring34 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Spring2.9%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Spring0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Spring100%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Spring Falls

Under 185.9%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6441%
65 and over25%
Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black14%
Asian26%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 9DSoutheast SpringMedian rent $1,760

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Atascocita TimbersAtascocita
  2. DAtascocita ForestAtascocita
  3. CWest DeSotoDeSoto

Questions about Spring Falls

Is Spring Falls a good place to live?

Spring Falls is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Spring Falls?

Median rent in Spring Falls is $2,400 a month, 40% higher than the Spring median. The median home is worth $321,000, 39% higher than the Spring median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Spring.

What schools serve Spring Falls?

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

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Spring Falls 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.