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Big Spring, TX Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Madelyn Foster

First time home buyer in Big Spring

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Household incomes average around $70,532 in Big Spring. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-leve...

11 replies 0 upvotes housing
Madelyn Foster

Big Spring job market vs Portland

Random thought, The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading.

12 replies 9 upvotes jobs
William Lewis

Housing market in Big Spring right now

Been meaning to ask this. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

0 replies 7 upvotes housing
Landon Jimenez

What Big Spring does better than anywhere else

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 12.8%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The food...

3 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Kayden Thomas

Weekend activities in Big Spring?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 24,769, Big Spring is a small town. Am I wrong here?

2 replies 11 upvotes qa
Maya Richardson

Moving from Orlando to Big Spring next month

I've been here for 18 years and Rent is about $1,009/month for a decent place. Median household income is $70,532, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right ...

6 replies 14 upvotes moving
Landon Jimenez

Remote worker thinking about Big Spring

Hey folks, We're a young couple and With a population of 24,769, Big Spring is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,009 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 24,769 people. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $138,800 on average. It's n...

1 replies 13 upvotes moving
Madelyn Foster

Biggest downsides of living in Big Spring?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $70,532 in Big Spring. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience?

3 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Ian Morris

Working in Big Spring -salaries realistic?

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 12.8%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Night life is decent if you know the right spots...

2 replies 12 upvotes jobs
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