Balch Springs, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 45% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 9% for airport distance
- bottom 5% for commute time
Balch Springs is a mid-size city in Texas with about 27,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include income tax, airport distance, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and commute time.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.2 in3.1 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$59k44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$54kbetter than 23% of US places
Home Value$185k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 29% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 37% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.35%better than 31% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.97%better than 86% of US places
Unemployment8.6%better than 18% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation41.5 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 76% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk65.4better than 50% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 36% of US places
School Quality47.0better than 29% of US places
Violent Crime1368/100kbetter than 21% of US places
Property Crime2955/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Community
Population27,32295th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age31.411th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7199th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9747th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+328th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)16.8%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)28.5%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)54.1%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time37 minbetter than 5% of US places
Walkability10.7/20better than 89% of US places
Airport Distance17 mibetter than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.3%better than 54% of US places
Amenities Nearby54.53better than 41% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 52% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Balch Springs an affordable place to live?
- Balch Springs is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $54k, better than 23% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Balch Springs?
- The median home value in Balch Springs is $185k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Balch Springs?
- Median household income in Balch Springs is $59k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Balch Springs?
- Median gross rent in Balch Springs is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Balch Springs safe?
- Balch Springs is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1368/100k (better than 21%). Property crime is 2955/100k.
- What is the weather like in Balch Springs?
- Balch Springs averages 86°F in July and 47°F in January, with 41.5 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Balch Springs?
- Public-school quality in Balch Springs is below average, scoring better than 29% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Balch Springs?
- The average one-way commute in Balch Springs is 37 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)