At a Glance
Median Income
$70,528
$26,201 per capita
Home Value
$208,200
Zillow: $222,235
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
410/100K
2,823/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
14.2% smoking rate
How Balch Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Balch Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Balch Springs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Balch Springs residents earn a median household income of $70,528 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,201. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84,182 business establishments, including 6,468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Balch Springs is $208,200 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,235. Median rent is $1,260/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Balch Springs reports 410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,823/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Balch Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Balch Springs has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population27,181
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density2,994/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born22.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,528
Per Capita$26,201
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$389,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,717
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,200
Rent$1,260
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$222,235
Housing Units8,865
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent410/100K
Property2,823/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault272/100K
Burglary332/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation468 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Balch Springs was founded in 1953.
The median home in Balch Springs was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
22.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 6,468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 322 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.