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Spring branch, TX

Spring branch, TX.

Population: 20,200 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Spring branch, TX is $579,540 — down 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $337,500 after a median 69 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,722/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$579,540

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

69

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$579,540
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
10-year appreciation
+78.2%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$598,277
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$337,500
Median price per sqft
$275
Median days on market
69 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
240
Sale-to-list ratio
99.4%
1-year forecast
-1.6%
Days to pending
109 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,722/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,140/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
SMITHSON VALLEY MIDDLE, SMITHSON VALLEY H S, ARLON R SEAY EL, SPRING BRANCH MIDDLE, REBECCA CREEK EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Eldorado Chemical Co., Inc. (22.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
34.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,328
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,465

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Kestrel Airpark (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Braunfels National Airport (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITAL, METHODIST HOSPITAL STONE OAK, RESOLUTE HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,310 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
3.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
68.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,414
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
86.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
65,447
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,263

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Spring branchState medianUS median
Median home value$579,540$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$337,500$285,000$325,000
Median days on market69 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,722/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,414$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Spring branch, TX?
$579,540.
What is the median sale price in Spring branch, TX?
$337,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Spring branch, TX?
Median days on market: 69 days.
What is typical rent in Spring branch, TX?
Typical rent: $1,722/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Spring branch, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Spring branch, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Spring branch, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Spring branch, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Spring branch, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Spring branch, TX?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Spring branch, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Spring branch, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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