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Living in
Spring.
Spring is an unincorporated community in Harris County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Spring
Spring is a solidly middle-class suburban community that appeals to families seeking proximity to Houston's job market without living in the city itself. The median household income of about $89,000 and median home values around $232,000 reflect a stable, working-to-upper-middle-class demographic, though you'll want to factor in median rent of $1,711 if you're not buying. The big draw here is employment—ExxonMobil's move of its global headquarters to Spring in 2022 created thousands of jobs and anchored the local economy, though many residents still commute into Houston (average 31.6 minutes).
Spring at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Foreign-Born
16.9%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+10.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Spring: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Spring, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.7%), and 30.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.8%
of residents
65 and Older
10.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.9%
of households
Married Couples
54.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
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 22% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Spring
In Spring, rent runs 22% above the TX average, and home values are 18% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,027
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $361,360 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Spring and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Spring, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Spring: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Spring is about 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Spring Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area
Commute33.8 min avg
How Spring residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Spring, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, which covers Spring, is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
316.3
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,362.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Harris County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harris County, which includes Spring, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73.1M |
| 2023 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.3M |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $34.1M |
| 2020 | 17 | Hail | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200.6M |
| 2018 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
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.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harris County, county-wide
Spring is about 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, which includes Spring, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Harris County, county-wide
Spring is about 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Spring has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
111
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
104
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 44°F | 3.76" |
| Feb | 68°F | 48°F | 2.97" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.47" |
| Apr | 80°F | 60°F | 3.95" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 5.01" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 6.00" |
| Jul | 95°F | 76°F | 3.77" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 4.84" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 4.71" |
| Oct | 83°F | 61°F | 5.46" |
| Nov | 73°F | 52°F | 3.87" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Spring
Uninsured
16.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Spring's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Spring
Cypress Creek Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Houston
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Houston
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.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Spring
Spring's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Spring (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 45,188 students · in-state tuition $3,330 · 22% graduate · median earnings $44,187 (10 yrs after entry)
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
6.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 254 students · in-state tuition $15,313 · 62% graduate · median earnings $45,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 229 students · in-state tuition $7,720 · 32% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 67 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Spring
Spring has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (67 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
67 mi awayCities Near Spring
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Spring?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Spring FAQ
Is Spring, Texas affordable?⌄
Spring's median rent is $1,711/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $88,997/year. Median home value is $231,500.
Is Spring, Texas safe?⌄
Spring is policed by the Harris County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 316 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1362 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Spring, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Spring, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Spring, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Spring is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,711/month and median household income is $88,997/year. The median home value is $231,500. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Spring, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Spring 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