Big Spring, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Big Spring, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.9

C+

out of 100

Overview

Big Spring is a Texas city with a population of approximately 22,373, part of the Big Spring, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $147,462. Median household income is $65,418.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,373 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $147,462 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $65,418 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.8 minutes
  • Part of the Big Spring, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,373

Source: Census ACS

$147,462

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$65,418

Source: Census ACS

19.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

21

Source: Walk Score

88 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Howard County (county-level results)

18%
81%
Democrat 1,759
Republican 7,817
Leans R+62.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 100/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 73.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 21/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.9

Location

Big Spring, TX (32.2418, -101.4675)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.