Balch Springs, TX
Living in Balch Springs
Bikeability11
Walkability8
Commute13
Public Transit21
Affordability71
Public Safety50
Airports82
Hospitals60
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
25kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian19%
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school41%
High school graduate26%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$846Median Monthly Rent+$218 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balch Springs
United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Dallas County59
Property Crime in Balch Springs
United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Dallas County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 85 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Balch Springs
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding75
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balch Springs, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balch Springs, TX
Balch Springs Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
Calvary Temple Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
2 miles, NW
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Balch Springs, TX
Paul Quinn College
8 miles, W
Amberton University
10 miles, N
Criswell College
11 miles, NW
University of North Texas at Dallas
11 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balch Springs, TX
Dallas Regional Medical Center
5 miles, N
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-White Rock
10 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Balch Springs, TX
Dallas Love Field
16 miles, NW
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
27 miles, NW
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
75 miles, E
Waco Regional Airport
84 miles, SW