Spring, TX

U.S. News Ratings
Population 53,650
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Climate

Temperatures are consistently high, especially in the summer.

Geography

The city is about 20 miles north of Houston.

Cultural Attractions

Springfest is the town's annual festival, featuring wine tasting, food sampling, and local art.

Recreation

Nearby are the Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Cypress Creek Park Project and Jesse H Jones Park and Nature Center.

Fun Fact

It is rumored that the city's Spring State Bank, robbed many times in the 1930s, was robbed by the infamous Bonnie and Clyde.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
53,650
Population under 55:
82.5%
Population over 55:
17.5%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Houston

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
92°F July High, 40°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$51,541
Median home price:
$105,515
Average property tax:
$174

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
8.3%
Average
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
9
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
3

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
8
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
12

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
63/8
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
88/8

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
2

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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