Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$859
Population
17,973
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Bask in historic character and small-town charm
Lakefront
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Located about midway between Dallas and Texarkana, Sulphur Springs is a historic town named for the healing mineral waters that once flowed beneath the Northeast Texas soil. Today, Sulphur Springs offers residents a small-town sense of community coupled with historic charm. Residents and visitors can learn more about the town’s rich past at the local Heritage Park and Museum, Southwest Dairy Museum, and Leo Saint Claire Music Box Museum.
Sulphur Springs’ close-knit community comes together for an array of festivals and events, including the Celebration Market, Movies on the Square, and the Annual Heritage Car Show. Stretched along Main Street, the Downtown District also serves as a gathering place for the community, featuring excellent restaurants, unique boutiques, and specialty shops in old-fashioned buildings.
Residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities at Coleman Park, Buford Park, and Pacific Park, in addition to great fishing options on Lake Sulphur Springs and nearby Cooper Lake State Park. Direct access to I-30 connects Sulphur Springs to Dallas, Texarkana, and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$53,072
Average: $65,498
Education
3,297
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,011
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sulphur Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sulphur Springs, TX is $815 for a studio, $859 for one bedroom, $1,112 for two bedrooms, and $1,079 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sulphur Springs has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$859/month
655 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sulphur Springs, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
267 Students
Public
Grades K-5
319 Students
North Hopkins Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
289 Students
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
639 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
974 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
227 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
227 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,263 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
17 Students
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† 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.