Neighborhood in Spring, Harris County

Living in The Park Villages, Spring

C+

3rd of 11areas in Spring
Overall score 48 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Spring overall: C-

The Park Villages is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on home ownership and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (7 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.7 mi
Library4.5 mi

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

Population
2,180
Median rent
$2,400
Median home value
$321,000
Household income
$119,800
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
97%
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What it's like to live in The Park Villages

The Park Villages is a neighborhood in Spring with about 2,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (97%) and 42% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 11 areas in Spring, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in The Park Villages

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $119,800, 35% higher than the Spring median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in The Park Villages

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,400, 40% higher than the Spring median.
  • 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 and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

The Park Villages report card

Each grade compares The Park Villages 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 2.7x income.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $119,800, 7.4% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    7 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.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 35 min, 15% work from home.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    18% have a bachelor’s degree.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    15% of adults uninsured.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    97% of homes owner-occupied.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

The Park Villages compared with Spring

Better than Spring

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 97%23 points higher than Spring (74%)
  • Median household income: $119,80035% higher than Spring ($88,997)
  • People below the poverty line: 1.5%9 points lower than Spring (10%)

Worse than Spring

  • Median rent: $2,40040% higher than Spring ($1,711)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 18%8 points lower than Spring (26%)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.4%3 points higher than Spring (4.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BNorthgate ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD1 mi
  • DSpringwoods Village MiddleMiddle, Spring ISD0.8 mi
  • FSpring High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in The Park Villages

Median rent in The Park Villages 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 incomeAbout the same as Spring2.7x2.6x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than Spring97%74%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Spring0%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Spring200619931992

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 The Park Villages, 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 income35% higher than Spring$119,800$88,997$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Spring7.4%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Spring1.5%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points lower than Spring18%26%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Spring35 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points higher than Spring15%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Spring1.8%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 The Park Villages

Under 1827%
18 to 3420%
35 to 6444%
65 and over8.8%
Race and ethnicity
White29%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Black34%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race10%

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. 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. BReserve at Timber CreekLewisville
  2. CCarlson PlaceGeorgetown
  3. D+Pioneer Crossing WestAustin

Questions about The Park Villages

Is The Park Villages a good place to live?

The Park Villages is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 2,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd 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 The Park Villages?

Median rent in The Park Villages 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 2.7x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Spring.

What schools serve The Park Villages?

The closest rated public schools are Northgate Elementary (elementary, rated B), 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 The Park Villages 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.