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Balch Springs.
About
Life in Balch Springs
Living in Balch Springs means being close enough to Dallas for work and amenities while maintaining a more suburban feel in an established neighborhood. The median home value sits around $224,400 with a median household income of $66,942, making it reasonably accessible for families, though rents average $1,378 monthly if you're leasing. You'll deal with a solid 36-minute commute on average, which is typical for Dallas suburbs, and the city's layout around I-635 means traffic patterns are a real consideration depending on where you work.
Balch Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
22.7%
Broadband Internet
88.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Balch Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Balch Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (79.9%), and 43.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.3%
of residents
65 and Older
8.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
45.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.3%
of households
Married Couples
47.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.29
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Balch Springs
In Balch Springs, home values are 21% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,233
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1990
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $218,725 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Balch Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Balch Springs is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Balch Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute33.7 min avg
How Balch Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Balch Springs, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Balch Springs runs 17% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
385.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,686.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Balch Springs Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Balch Springs, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Balch Springs is about 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Balch Springs, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Balch Springs is about 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate95°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Balch Springs has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"
Hot Days/Year
106
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
40
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
63
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 2.96" |
| Feb | 62°F | 39°F | 3.08" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 4.00" |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 3.85" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.34" |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 3.95" |
| Jul | 96°F | 74°F | 1.98" |
| Aug | 97°F | 73°F | 2.81" |
| Sep | 90°F | 66°F | 2.69" |
| Oct | 80°F | 55°F | 4.86" |
| Nov | 67°F | 45°F | 2.84" |
| Dec | 59°F | 37°F | 3.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Balch Springs
Uninsured
31.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Balch Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Dallas Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Mesquite
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Sunnyvale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Sunnyvale
White Rock Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Dallas
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Balch Springs
Balch Springs's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 9.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
9.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Balch Springs (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 43,869 students · in-state tuition $2,970 · 26% graduate · median earnings $44,572 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
University of North Texas at Dallas
11.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,878 students · in-state tuition $9,601 · 57% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 620 students · in-state tuition $16,248 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,049 (10 yrs after entry)
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
5.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 454 students · in-state tuition $17,640 · 73% graduate · median earnings $43,899 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 252 students · in-state tuition $17,692 · 53% graduate · median earnings $45,911 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 84 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Balch Springs
Balch Springs has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (84 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Balch Springs
Balch Springs Library - Learning Center
12450 Elam Rd, Balch Springs
Cities Near Balch Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Balch Springs?
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Balch Springs FAQ
Is Balch Springs, Texas affordable?⌄
Balch Springs's median rent is $1,378/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $66,942/year. Median home value is $224,400.
Is Balch Springs, Texas safe?⌄
Balch Springs's violent crime rate was 386 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2686 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Balch Springs, Texas?⌄
Balch Springs has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Balch Springs, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Balch Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,378/month and median household income is $66,942/year. The median home value is $224,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Balch Springs, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Balch Springs is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from