Living in China Spring, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of China Spring · Census data 2020–2024
China Spring has 1,126 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $70,792 (10% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $248,400.
China Spring is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
China Spring at a glance
- Population
- 1,126
- Median age
- 32.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $70,792State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $248,400State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is China Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in China Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In China Spring the median home value is $248,400, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,581 a month in housing costs.
China Spring median household income
The median household income in China Spring is $70,792 and the income per person is $31,025. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in China Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 354
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.18
China Spring demographics
- Population
- 1,126
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 354
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of China Spring ›
Education in China Spring
6.7% of adults 25 and older in China Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in China Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
China Spring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Spring | 1,126 | $70,792 | $248,400 | — |
| Gholson | 1,112 | $77,500 | $148,800 | $862 |
| Willow Grove | 2,080 | $89,036 | $269,600 | — |
| Waco | 143,570 | $54,365 | $221,700 | $1,165 |
| Valley Mills | 1,136 | $51,607 | $176,200 | $1,172 |
| Woodway | 9,570 | $115,108 | $370,500 | $1,653 |
| Crawford | 1,020 | $88,458 | $238,600 | $970 |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 7,274 | $56,924 | $160,600 | $917 |
| Beverly Hills | 1,590 | $47,313 | $156,700 | $942 |
More for people moving to China Spring
China Spring ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in China Spring: FAQ
What is the median household income in China Spring, TX?
The median household income in China Spring is $70,792, 10% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in China Spring?
The median home value in China Spring is $248,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is China Spring, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in China Spring?
The median age in China Spring is 32.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in China Spring?
The average commute to work in China Spring is 17 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in China Spring?
The unemployment rate in China Spring is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is China Spring?
6.7% of adults in China Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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