salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,640 a year. That is $33 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 277 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Spring?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Spring
| Size | Spring | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,242 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,622 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,916 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,133 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Spring 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 Spring, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Spring
Life in Spring
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Spring?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $135 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $231,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,150 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Spring, TX?
Renting in Spring costs a median of about $1,741 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Spring?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,640 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Spring cheap or expensive?
Spring is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $95,983. It ranks 277th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Spring?
The median homeowner in Spring pays $4,027 a year in property taxes, about 1.74% of the median home value.
Is Spring 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 Spring?
The median home value in Spring is $231,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
68,580 people live in Spring. Numbers are typical (middle) values.