Living in Spring, Texas

In 1838, Spring was a trading post beside Spring Creek. Over time, people moved into the area and began to raise sugar cane and cotton. As the city of Houston grew, the importance of the town of Spring diminished, but in 1980 the Old Town Spring Association began to promote the Old Town Spring Shopping District, and it is now a tourist attraction, comprised of historic homes, one-of-a-kind shops and quaint eateries.

Spring is ideally located with schools, restaurants, entertainment venues and medical facilities all close by. The Spring Independent School District serves the educational needs of area children. And providing a respite from the hectic urban world, the Spring Creek Greenway will connect up to 10,000 acres of forest along Spring Creek to preserve and restore this biologically diverse ecosystem. Major roadways including I-45 North, the Hardy Toll Road and Grand Parkway add to the area’s vitality. The new ExxonMobil campus is located right across I-45 from Spring, and this mega-development has had a huge and positive impact on growth in Spring.

 

Demographic Information for Spring, Texas

Population Estimates, 2010:  54,298

Median Household Income (in 2017 dollars), 2013-2017: $67,800

High School Graduate or Higher Percent of Persons age 25 years+, 2013-2017: 91.6%

Bachelor’s Degree of Higher, Percent of Persons age 25 years+, 2013-2017: 23.4%

Median Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units, 2013-2017: $132,200

Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (with Mortgage), 2013-2017: $1,354

(Credit: U.S. Census Bureau)

 

Where to Live in Spring, Texas

Just 20 miles north of Houston, the masterplanned community Springwoods Village will ultimately include office and commercial campuses, a vital health care complex, distinct residential neighborhoods and the CityPlace town center. It is being carefully built to preserve and protect its natural forest and ecosystems, while creating a sustainable community that is diverse, walkable, connected and energy efficient. New homes and apartments are available for sale or lease.

Lago Woods is a natural retreat where families can enjoy a highly sought-after environment on Shadow Creek just south of the Woodlands. This exclusive gated community by Flair development features just 45 fabulous homes by fine builders. Lucky families will enjoy living in beautiful homes amid a forest of tall trees settled around a quaint natural pond.

Harmony is a popular Spring community that embraces the 12,000-acre Spring Creek Greenway as its veritable backyard. Situated just minutes from I-45 North and the Hardy Toll Road, this wooded 1,000- acre community offers unique amenities such as Barefoot Park, where residents are encouraged to kick off their shoes and enjoy the outdoors. The park has a resortstyle pool with a beach-entry lagoon, a splash pad, and a community pavilion with an outdoor fireplace. Coordinated by a dedicated lifestyle director, the community presents events all years, like Pumpkin Fest and Pictures with the Easter Bunny. Harmony is planned for 2,600 homes, with a variety of award-winning homebuilders and homesites ranging from 55 to 75 feet wide. .