At a Glance
Median Income
$73,850
$28,141 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $425,412
Violent Crime
443/100K
3,855/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How China Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows China Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is China Spring a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
China Spring residents earn a median household income of $73,850 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,141. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in China Spring is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,412. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
China Spring reports 443 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,855/100K.
Education
5.6% of adults in China Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
China Spring has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,420
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,850
Per Capita$28,141
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$425,412
Housing Units447
Rent Burden32.6%
Crime
F
Violent443/100K
Property3,855/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation596 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in China Spring was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.