What are the schools like in Spring Gardens, TX?

School district data for Spring Gardens is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Spring Gardens?

The median household income in Spring Gardens, TX is $39,821 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.5%.

What is the weather like in Spring Gardens, TX?

Spring Gardens has an average high temperature of 67.5°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Spring Gardens, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Spring Gardens, TX affordable or expensive?

Spring Gardens's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spring Gardens is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $121,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Spring Gardens, TX?

Spring Gardens has a violent crime rate of 27.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 174.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spring Gardens, TX a Good Place to Live?

Spring Gardens is a small town of 727 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,821 and a 17.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Spring Gardens stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Spring Gardens is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spring Gardens 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: 91.3

Spring Gardens's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spring Gardens costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Spring Gardens, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$121,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,821	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Spring Gardens's violent crime rate is 27.3 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.3 /100k

Property Crime

174.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Spring Gardens, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spring Gardens sees average highs of 67.5°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 31.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spring Gardens, TX
Average High — January	67.5°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	31.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Spring Gardens, TX	National Avg
Population	727	—
Median Age	26.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	41.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tierra Verde, TX 1 mi La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX 3 mi Banquete, TX 4 mi North San Pedro, TX 5 mi Robstown, TX 5 mi

Spring Gardens vs Other Cities

Spring Gardens, TX vs Tierra Verde, TX Spring Gardens, TX vs La Paloma-Lost Creek, TX Spring Gardens, TX vs Banquete, TX Spring Gardens, TX vs North San Pedro, TX Spring Gardens, TX vs Robstown, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Gardens, TX affordable or expensive?

Spring Gardens's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Spring Gardens roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $121,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Spring Gardens, TX?

Spring Gardens's violent crime rate is 27.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 174.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spring Gardens?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Spring Gardens, TX a good place to live?

Spring Gardens, TX has a population of 727, a median household income of $39,821, and an unemployment rate of 17.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Spring Gardens?

Spring Gardens averages 67.5°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Spring Gardens?

The population of Spring Gardens, Texas is 727 with a median age of 26.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spring Gardens?

Key numbers for living in Spring Gardens: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $121,300, median household income $39,821, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Gardens side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.