Spring Branch is a small town of 191 in Texas, with a median household income of $152,750
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Spring Branch stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Spring Branch is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spring Branch city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.7
Spring Branch's overall cost of living index is 93.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spring Branch costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Spring Branch, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
46.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$152,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Spring Branch's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
202.9 /100k
Property Crime
1630.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spring Branch is served primarily by COMAL ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spring Branch, TX
National Avg
School District
COMAL ISD
—
Elementary Schools
20
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spring Branch sees average highs of 61.0°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Spring Branch's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Spring Branch roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Spring Branch's violent crime rate is 202.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1630.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spring Branch are operated by COMAL ISD.
The district has 20 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 42.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spring Branch, TX has a population of 191, a median household income of $152,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Spring Branch averages 61.0°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Spring Branch, Texas is 191 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spring Branch: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $152,750, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Branch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
