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Spring Branch, TX

Spring Branch, TX.

Population: 20,200 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Spring Branch, TX is $573,144 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $394,950 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,732/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$573,144

Typical home value

-0.1%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$573,144
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-2.4%
5-year appreciation
+15.9%
10-year appreciation
+77.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$591,065
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$394,950
Median list price
$437,500
Median price per sqft
$214
1-year sale-price change
-30.8%
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
100
For-sale inventory
240
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
253
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
111 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,732/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,099/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,441/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,864/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,163/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
SMITHSON VALLEY MIDDLE, SMITHSON VALLEY H S, ARLON R SEAY EL, SPRING BRANCH MIDDLE, REBECCA CREEK EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
53
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
35.2 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 in or near this ZIP
39
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN, ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,310 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2007
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
68,496
Average weekly wage
$1,151
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,726

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

How it compares

Spring BranchState medianUS median
Typical home value$573,144$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$394,950$285,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,732/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Spring Branch, TX?
$573,144.
What is the median sale price in Spring Branch, TX?
$394,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Spring Branch, TX?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in Spring Branch, TX?
Typical rent: $1,732/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Spring Branch, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, winter weather.
Is Spring Branch, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Spring Branch, TX. 53 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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