salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,960 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 236 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Balch Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Balch Springs
| Size | Balch Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,206 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,398 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,771 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,739 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Balch Springs overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Balch Springs, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Balch Springs
Life in Balch Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Balch Springs?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $8 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $224,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Balch Springs, TX?
Renting in Balch Springs costs a median of about $1,549 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Balch Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,960 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Balch Springs cheap or expensive?
Balch Springs is rated OK: rent takes 25.7% of the typical household income of $72,197. It ranks 236th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Balch Springs?
The median homeowner in Balch Springs pays $3,233 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.
Is Balch Springs more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Balch Springs?
The median home value in Balch Springs is $224,400, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
27,255 people live in Balch Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.