NEIGHBORHOOD
Spring Branch West
Texas · Houston · 35,543 residents · 7.33 sq mi
The short version
Spring Branch West is a neighborhood of 35,543 people in Houston. 37% of people here were born outside the United States. Owners hold 43% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 32.6. There are 4,847 people per square mile. The poverty rate is 19.4%, above the 12.5% national rate. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Spring Branch West; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
35,543
Population density
4,847 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
US average: 38.9
Land area
7.33 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$70,050
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,116
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.9%
Information9.8%
Retail trade8.1%
Other services7.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
Public administration4.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Construction0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$406,811
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,455
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.3%
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.86 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(9,664)
Black6.4%(2,285)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(21,132)
Asian3.5%(1,229)
Other3.5%(1,233)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(9,664)
Black6.4%(2,285)
Hispanic / Latino59.5%(21,132)
Asian3.5%(1,229)
Other3.5%(1,233)
Diversity Score
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
37.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
51.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas?
Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas has about 35,543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas earns about $70,050 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $406,811, and the typical rent is about $1,455 a month.
How educated are people in Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas?
About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas?
About 19.4% of people in Spring Branch West, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024