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Spring, TX

Spring is a census-designated place (CDP) within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Houston in Harris County, Texas, United States, part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The population was 62,559 at the 2020 census. While the name "Spring" is popularly applied to a large area of northern Harris County and a smaller area of southern Montgomery County, the original town of Spring, now known as Old Town Spring, is located at the intersection of Spring-Cypress and Hardy roads and encompasses perhaps 1 square kilometer (0.39 sq mi). 

Spring is located at 30°3′15″N 95°23′13″W (30.054127, −95.386991). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 23.6 square miles (61.0 km2), of which 23.2 square miles (60.1 km2) is land and 0.35 square miles (0.9 km2), or 1.51%, is water.

The large geographic area now known as Spring was originally inhabited by the Orcoquiza Native Americans. In 1836, the Texas General Council of the Provisional Government placed what is now the town of Spring in the Harrisburg municipality. In 1838, William Pierpont placed a trading post on Spring Creek. In 1840, the town of Spring had 153 residents. By the mid-1840s, many German immigrants, including Gus Bayer and Carl Wunsche, moved to the area and began farming. People from Louisiana and other parts of the post-Civil War Southern U.S. settled in Spring. The main cash crops in Spring were sugar cane and cotton; area residents also grew vegetables.

The International and Great Northern Railroad, built through Spring, opened in 1871, which caused Spring to expand. In 1873, Spring received a post office. By 1884, Spring had 150 residents, two steam saw and grist mills, two cotton gins, three churches, and several schools. In 1901–1903, the International-Great Northern Railroad opened, connecting Spring to Fort Worth. Spring, now with a roundhouse, became a switchyard with 200 rail workers and fourteen track yards. The population increased to 1,200 by 1910. After the roundhouse relocated to Houston in 1923, the population of Spring declined; by 1931, Spring had 300 people. 

Spring's commitment to fostering health and wellness among its residents is notable. The city boasts a range of fitness and recreational facilities, including the expansive Spring Creek Greenway, a vast nature preserve offering hiking and biking trails. Additionally, residents have access to top-notch healthcare providers such as the Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, ensuring quality medical services. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Snap Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Spring, such as the Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens and Pundt Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature. In terms of entertainment, Spring offers a variety of attractions. 

Top Sites in Spring, TX include the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Space Center Houston, and Houston Zoo.

Population: 54,298 (2021). ZIP code: 77373. Area: 23.6 square miles. Area code: 713. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m).

FAQs

Is Spring, TX a good area to live in?

Living in Spring offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Spring there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Spring and residents tend to lean liberal.

Is Spring, TX expensive?

The median home price in Spring is $324,950 with a median price per sqft of $152. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Spring to be 83% of the national average. This makes it an average US city.

Is Spring, TX safe?

The crime rate in Spring is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 21 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Spring is 1 in 48. Based on FBI crime data, Spring is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Texas, Spring has a crime rate that is higher than 77% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia 

Harris County

Spring Creek Greenway

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness 

Snap Fitness

Pundt Park

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Space Center Houston

Houston Zoo

Niche

Zero Down

Neighborhoodscout

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