Balch Springs, TX

Living in Balch Springs

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 8
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 50
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 32
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Schools 15
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Residents

25k Population +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

$51k Median 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

$106k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$846 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Balch Springs, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Balch Springs, TX

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Colleges

Colleges near Balch Springs, TX

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Paul Quinn College
8 miles, W
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Amberton University
10 miles, N
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Criswell College
11 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Balch Springs, TX

Airports

Airports near Balch Springs, TX

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Dallas Love Field
16 miles, NW
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Waco Regional Airport
84 miles, SW