Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
10%
Balch Springs, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,166
Population
29,410
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A quaint Texas suburb near big-city attractions
Affordable
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Suburb
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Good Schools
Located in northeast Texas just four miles south of Mesquite and 15 miles east of Dallas, Balch Springs offers a quiet, family-friendly lifestyle. With access to the Dallas Love Field Airport and several interstate highways, Balch Springs provides residents quicker travel times and easier commutes.
Balch Springs houses a variety of restaurants, community parks, and local businesses. This family-friendly city provides public schools in the Mesquite Independent School District. For more entertainment, venture to nearby Downtown Dallas to explore the Dallas World Aquarium, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, the Dallas Museum of Art, and so much more. Affordable apartments, condos, and houses are available for rent in this quaint Texas suburb.
Explore the City
Most Balch Springs homes date to the 1980s or earlier with limited new builds.
The splashpad at Walter E. Luedeke Park is a common activity during the summer.
Luedeke Park features a walking trail looping around a scenic pond
Valley Creek Park is a popular spot for residents of Balch Springs to walk around the trails.
Balch Springs residents shop for essentials at the local Walmart.
Paleta Plus Ice Cream & Fruteria offers sweet treats in Balch Springs.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,562
Average: $70,161
Education
2,225
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,939
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Balch Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
4%
Other Education
96%
Rent Trends
As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Balch Springs, TX is $1,033 for a studio, $1,167 for one bedroom, $1,395 for two bedrooms, and $1,758 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Balch Springs has decreased by -1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,167/month
738 Sq Ft
House
$2,072/month
1,509 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Balch Springs, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
552 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
570 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
409 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
478 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
751 Students
KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
618 Students
KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Public
Grades 6-12
618 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- North Mesquite Creek Preserve
- Great Trinity Forest Gateway and Horse Trails
- McCommas Bluff Preserve
- DISD Environmental Education Center
- Trinity River Audubon Center
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Dallas Love Field
- Dallas-Fort Worth International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.