At a Glance
Median Income
$86,888
$34,178 per capita
Home Value
$221,300
Zillow: $363,173
Median Rent
$1,656/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
12.2% smoking rate
How Spring Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spring's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spring a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spring residents earn a median household income of $86,888 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,178. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring is $221,300 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,173. Median rent is $1,656/month, with 26.5% 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 1990.
Education
25.4% of adults in Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population67,103
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density2,984/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,888
Per Capita$34,178
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,300
Rent$1,656
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$363,173
Housing Units22,243
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation118 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
17.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.