Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
15%
Big Spring
Big Spring, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$931
Population
24,562
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Enjoy small-town living in West Texas
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Situated at the intersection of I-20 and U.S. 87, Big Spring is a big-hearted small town in West Texas. Big Spring residents enjoy access to an array of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, parks, and museums.
Big Spring offers plenty of options for outdoor recreation, such as Comanche Trail Park and Big Spring State Park. Residents and visitors alike can learn more about Big Spring’s past at the Hangar 25 Air Museum and the Heritage Museum of Big Spring.
Similar to nearby Midland, Big Spring is also home to a thriving oil industry and fervent high school football fans.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,950
Average: $69,774
Education
2,838
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,168
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.
Housing Distribution
Big Spring has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Big Spring, TX is $956 for one bedroom, $1,276 for two bedrooms, and $1,487 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Big Spring has decreased by -13.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$956/month
727 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Big Spring, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
232 Students
Public
Grades K-5
273 Students
Big Spring Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
489 Students
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,084 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
14 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Big Spring State Park
Top Apartments in Big Spring
Houses for Rent in Big Spring
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 February 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.