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Cost of Living in Balch Springs, TX

Population 27,255 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,378
Median home value$224,400
Median household income$66,942

The median rent in Balch Springs, TX is $1,378/month, about the same as the Texas median and 2% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $224,400, 33% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $66,942 a year, 15% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 24.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $55,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,135/mo

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Balch Springs vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Balch SpringsTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,378$1,403$1,413
Median home value$224,400$283,800$332,700
Median household income$66,942$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate64.7%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher9.1%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate7.1%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate8.3%5.3%5.2%
Work from home9.8%14.4%15.1%
Median age32.235.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Balch Springs, TX?

The median gross rent in Balch Springs, TX is $1,378 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Balch Springs, TX?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $55,120 a year in gross income.

Is Balch Springs, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 2% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.4 times the median household income.

Other cities in Texas

Houston, TXRent $1,361 · Income $64,813San Antonio, TXRent $1,324 · Income $65,056Dallas, TXRent $1,472 · Income $70,518Austin, TXRent $1,729 · Income $93,658Fort Worth, TXRent $1,509 · Income $79,507El Paso, TXRent $1,073 · Income $59,745

Cities with a similar cost of living

Wilmington, NCRent $1,395 · Income $66,738Ashland, ORRent $1,387 · Income $68,028Eugene, ORRent $1,402 · Income $66,562Plant City, FLRent $1,409 · Income $67,439Crestview, FLRent $1,366 · Income $65,480Florida Ridge, FLRent $1,342 · Income $66,625

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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