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Balch Springs, TX Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Sadie Evans

Best neighborhoods in Balch Springs

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $70,528 in Balch Springs. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for bett...

7 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Jordan Ruiz

Couple moving to Balch Springs from out of state

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,181 people. Household incomes average around $70,528 in Balch Springs. The median home value here is around $208,200, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $1,260/month for a decent place. It's chang...

4 replies 17 upvotes moving
Marilyn R.

How are the schools in Balch Springs?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in legal and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,181 people. Rent is about $1,260/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely...

7 replies 30 upvotes qa
sddude2020

Is it worth buying in Balch Springs?

Hey, Homes are going for about $208,200 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather t...

3 replies 16 upvotes housing
Daniel Torres

Top 5 things I love about Balch Springs

Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $70,528, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience?

17 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Marilyn R.

Commute times in Balch Springs -how bad?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and With a population of 27,181, Balch Springs is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,260/month for a decent place. Median household income is $70,528, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weathe...

1 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Leonardo Price

Living in Balch Springs -the reality

So, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? Thanks!

7 replies 27 upvotes living
ellie_living

Considering Balch Springs vs St. Louis -help me decide

I work in manufacturing and You can expect to pay around $1,260 for rent here. With a population of 27,181, Balch Springs is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance! Night life...

8 replies 2 upvotes moving
Jordan Ruiz

Freelancing from Balch Springs -experience?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $208,200, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $70,528 in Balch Springs. With a population of 27,181, Balch Springs is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. Property taxes ...

0 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Joseph Hernandez

Unpopular opinion about Balch Springs

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $208,200, which is actually reasonable. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...

3 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Jordan Ruiz

Cost of living reality check -Balch Springs

Hello, Median household income is $70,528, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Lucy Edwards

Best companies to work for in Balch Springs?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 27,181, Balch Springs is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,260/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The...

0 replies 16 upvotes jobs
Joseph Hernandez

Best companies to work for in Balch Springs?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 27,181 people. With a population of 27,181, Balch Springs is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot ...

2 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Sadie Evans

Considering Balch Springs vs Portland -help me decide

I'm single, late 50s, and Household incomes average around $70,528 in Balch Springs. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Balch Springs?

8 replies 19 upvotes moving
Leonardo Price

Working remotely from Balch Springs

So, I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you g...

11 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Greyson Phillips

Moving to Balch Springs with kids -good idea?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

6 replies 19 upvotes moving
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