Neighborhood in Spring, Harris County

Living in Spring Lakes, Spring

B

1st of 11areas in Spring
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Spring overall: C-

Spring Lakes is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 6,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (12 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.7 mi
Gym0.8 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
6,770
Median rent
$1,560
Median home value
$256,000
Household income
$142,800
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
91%
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What it's like to live in Spring Lakes

Spring Lakes is a neighborhood in Spring with about 6,800 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (91%) and 47% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 11 areas in Spring, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Spring Lakes

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $142,800, 60% higher than the Spring median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 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 Lakes

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 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.

Spring Lakes report card

Each grade compares Spring Lakes with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,560, homes cost 1.8x income.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $142,800, 1.0% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    12 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.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 32 min, 16% work from home.

    20 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    91% of homes owner-occupied.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Spring Lakes compared with Spring

Better than Spring

  • Median household income: $142,80060% higher than Spring ($88,997)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%20 points higher than Spring (26%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%17 points higher than Spring (74%)

Worse than Spring

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 59%20 points higher than Spring (39%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BGinger McNabb ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD0.6 mi
  • CTwin Creeks MiddleMiddle, Spring ISD0.9 mi
  • FSpring High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Spring Lakes

Median rent in Spring Lakes is $1,560 a month, 9% lower than the Spring median. A household would need about $62,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $256,000, 11% higher than the Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,791 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSpringTexas
Median rent9% lower than Spring$1,560$1,711$1,403
Median home value11% higher than Spring$256,000$231,500$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Spring1.8x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than Spring59%39%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Spring91%74%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than Spring1.4%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Spring199319931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,791
Mortgage payment
$1,401
Property tax
$390
Median rent, for comparison
$1,560

Based on a $256,000 home in Spring Lakes, 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 income60% higher than Spring$142,800$88,997$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Spring1.0%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Spring3.1%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points higher than Spring45%26%34%
Average commute4% lower than Spring32 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Spring16%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Spring0.8%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Spring98%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 wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Spring Lakes

Under 1833%
18 to 3427%
35 to 6427%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Black9.9%
Asian5.3%
Other or more than one race4.5%

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

Other neighborhoods in Spring

  1. 2C+Cypresswood LakeMedian rent $1,760
  2. 3C+The Park VillagesMedian rent $2,400
  3. 4CEastgate VillageMedian rent $1,740
  4. 5CCrossgate VillageMedian rent $2,400
  5. 6CInverness Forest
  6. 7C-East SpringMedian rent $1,540
  7. 8DSpring FallsMedian rent $2,400
  8. 9DSoutheast SpringMedian rent $1,760

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-SilverbrookSan Antonio
  2. B+Fairway Ranch EstatesRoyse City
  3. BReserve at Timber CreekLewisville

Questions about Spring Lakes

Is Spring Lakes a good place to live?

Spring Lakes is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 6,800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on jobs and income and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Spring Lakes?

Median rent in Spring Lakes is $1,560 a month, 9% lower than the Spring median. The median home is worth $256,000, 11% higher than the Spring median. A median home costs 1.8x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Spring.

What schools serve Spring Lakes?

The closest rated public schools are Ginger McNabb Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Spring Lakes 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.