Big Spring, TX Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
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80 Upvotes
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 ...

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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...

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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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