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Balch Springs

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Prosperity 59 · 26% of scoreSchools 77 · 18% of scoreSafety 49 · 18% of scoreLifestyle 73 · 12% of scoreMarket 80 · 8% of scoreAffordability 87 · 6% of scoreCommute 57 · 6% of scoreGrowth 72 · 6% of score
66B-Above Average
Realust Score
66 from eight categories
Momentum 73 · Growing +22 since 2020
−3.5%Home prices, 1 yr
+8.3%Home prices, 5 yr
  • Prosperity59
  • Schools77
  • Safety49
  • Lifestyle73
  • Market80
  • Affordability87
  • Commute57
  • Growth72

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Balch Springs

Realust Score
66
↘ -3.5% 1-year
↗ +8.3% 5-year
'20'21'22'23'24'25
Growing • 73% velocity

💡 Market Insights

🐢
Patient Market
Homes take about 61 days to sell — buyers have time to decide.
💪
Sellers Hold Firm
Homes selling at 98.1% of asking — minimal negotiation room.
👥
Healthy Buyer Activity
34% of homes are under contract.
🏗️
Major Growth Area
62% of listings are new builds — this area is expanding rapidly.

Home Prices

$172Per Sq Ft
$251,824Starter Home
$222,235Median Price
$500,990Premium Home

Market Trends

🏠 Home Prices
↓ -3.5%
1-Year Change
+8.3%
5-Year Change

Market Health

137Active Listings
61Median Days on Market
33.8%Under Contract
7.1%Price Reduced
98.1%Sale-to-List Ratio
🏷️ Buyer's market: about 17.1 months of homes for sale, so there's more room to negotiate.

Market Insights

$456/moCheaper to Buy
17.1 moBuyer's market
9.1%Rental Yield
3.3xIncome to Buy
-24%vs Region Avg
🏠 Remote Work Fit 68
Good for remote workers
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fit 59
Good for families
💼 Investment 91
Strong potential

Typical Home

2,105Sq Ft
3.6Beds
2.2Baths
31,668Lot Sq Ft
1998Year Built
2-carGarage

Property Mix

Single Family93.5%
Townhome0%
Condo0%

Common Features

Pool1.8%
Garage84.7%
Single Story57.6%
Fireplace26.5%
Central Air36.5%
Waterfront0.6%

Costs & Ownership

$1,231Est. Monthly Payment
$1,687Median Rent
$92/moAvg HOA Fee
22.4%Have HOA

Investment Indicators

2.1%Rental VacancyLow (Good)
1.2/10Low Risk
0.6%Foreclosure
62.4%New Construction
$86,169Per Bedroom
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Sparse Suburban
Best For: Budget-Conscious Homebuyers Dallas Commuters No-Frills Lifestyle Seekers ★ Investors

Lifestyle Scores

Family Friendly4.7
Outdoor Activities4
Nightlife5.3
Health & Fitness4
Diversity8
Weather6.7

Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles)

60+Restaurants
60+Parks
48Gyms
18Grocery
55Coffee
27Bars
1Theaters
60+Daycares
26Hospitals
36Pharmacies
60+Dentists
7Libraries
60+Dog Parks
1Museums

Getting Around

Averaged across Balch Springs, weighted by where people live. #40 of 84 cities. Most errands need a car here.

19Walk Score
44Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Balch Springs has no historic main street. Day-to-day civic life clusters along Elam Road, where the Civic Center and Veterans Memorial Park (12400 Elam Rd.), the Library-Learning Center (12450 Elam Rd.) and the police and fire building (12500 Elam Rd.) sit close together.

22 minDrive to downtown Dallas, off-peak (13.7 mi)59
49 minDrive to DFW Airport, off-peak (34.2 mi)59
2School districts: Dallas ISD (southwest half) and Mesquite ISD (northeast half)13
10 minDrive to the nearest full hospital with an ER (Dallas Regional Medical Center, Mesquite)29,59
3Highways through the city: I-20, I-635 and US 17521
1Fire station, a career department at 12500 Elam Rd.52,53

Day-to-day Balch Springs1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,19,20,24,25,28,29,31,32,33,34,35,37,38,39,40,41,42,53,58,60

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  1. 1Starbucks
  2. 2Raising Cane's
  3. 3Kroger
  4. 4Walmart Supercenter
  5. 5CareNow Urgent Care
  6. 6Balch Springs Youth & Family Center
  7. 7Walter E. Luedeke Park
  8. 8Oakridge Park
  9. 9Virgil T. Irwin Park
  10. 10Guy Berry Park
  11. 11Woodland Park
  12. 12Veterans Memorial Park
  13. 13Community Park / Senior Center
  14. 14Floyd Elementary
  15. 15Gray Elementary
  16. 16Hodges Elementary
  17. 17Mackey Elementary
  18. 18A.C. New Middle School
  19. 19Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs
  20. 20West Mesquite High School
  21. 21KIPP Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
  22. 22City Hall
  23. 23Library-Learning Center
  24. 24Civic Center
  25. 25Police & Fire
  26. 26Recreation Center
  27. 27Animal Services & Adoption Center
Food & coffeeShopsHealth careParksSchoolsCity servicesLocations are approximate.

S. Veterans Memorial Park and the Civic Center share 12400 Elam Rd. Off the map (farther out): Dallas Regional Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale, Trinity River Audubon Center.

Balch Springs' year, month by month3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,17,18,20

MonthEventWhere
MarchAnnual Easter Egg Hunt (Mar 28, 2026)Woodland Park, 14404 Horseshoe Trail
AprilLibrary 20th Anniversary (Apr 25, 2026, one-time)Library, 12450 Elam Rd.
MaySprint the Springs Dino Fun Run & 5K (May 9, 2026)4372 Shepherd Ln.
MayChamber Celebrity Golf ClassicWaterview Golf Club, Rowlett
MayParkfest (May 29, 2026)Luedeke Park, 3211 Hickory Tree Rd.
AugustClear the Shelter free adoptionsAnimal Services, 3117 Hickory Tree Rd.
SeptemberMovie night (Sept 18, 2026)Veterans Memorial Park, 12400 Elam Rd.
OctoberDrug Take Back Day (Oct 24); Trunk or Treat (Oct 30, 2026)Police Dept., 12500 Elam Rd.; Recreation Center
NovemberVeterans Day Breakfast (Nov 11, 2026)Civic Center, 12400 Elam Rd.
DecemberChamber Toy Drive & Giveaway (Dec 14, 2025)12320 Lake June Rd.

From the city's main calendar for 2026 and chamber listings. No city Fourth of July or holiday-lighting event appeared on the calendar pages we checked (Mar-Dec 2026, Dec 2025).

Drive times from central Balch Springs59,60

  • Downtown Mesquite4.7 mi8 min
  • Dallas Regional Medical Center5.6 mi10 min
  • BSW Medical Center - Sunnyvale9.7 mi14 min
  • Downtown Dallas13.7 mi22 min
  • Southwestern Medical District16.7 mi28 min
  • Dallas Love Field19.6 mi33 min
  • Las Colinas25.4 mi35 min
  • Legacy (Plano)32.4 mi38 min
  • DFW Airport34.2 mi49 min
  • Downtown Fort Worth48.7 mi58 min

Realust calculation with the OSRM open routing engine from 32.7287, -96.6230. Free-flow times; weekday rush hour on I-635, I-30 and I-20 adds time.

What's in town vs. nearby12,16,24,25,28,29,31,33,56,58,59

NeedIn Balch SpringsNearest outside town
Full groceryKroger, 11925 Elam Rd.; Walmart Supercenter, 12300 Lake June Rd.-
PharmacyKroger and Walmart pharmacies-
Urgent careCareNow, 12127 Lake June Rd.-
Hospital / ERNoneDallas Regional Medical Center, Mesquite (~10 min); BSW Sunnyvale (~14 min)
LibraryLibrary-Learning Center, 12450 Elam Rd.-
Recreation center4372 Shepherd Ln.-
Splash padsLuedeke Park; Oakridge Park-
Nature trailsPond loop at Luedeke ParkTrinity River Audubon Center (~5 mi of trails)
LakeNoneWhite Rock Lake (~20 min); Lake Ray Hubbard (~23 min)
Rail transitNone (STAR Transit bus/on-demand)DART Buckner Station via STAR Route 101

In-town businesses confirmed from listings and chamber events dated 2025-2026.

Read the full local life guide

No old downtown yet, but a planned city center on Elam Road

Balch Springs has no historic main street. Day-to-day civic life clusters along Elam Road, where the Civic Center and Veterans Memorial Park (12400 Elam Rd.), the Library-Learning Center (12450 Elam Rd.) and the police and fire building (12500 Elam Rd.) sit close together. City Hall is separate, at 13503 Alexander Rd.

That is set to change. The city adopted an Elam Road City Center Plan after a year-long corridor study, alongside a 2050 Comprehensive Plan. A December 2025 profile describes four planned areas: a walkable town center with shops and restaurants below homes, a gateway corridor, infill sites, and a single government campus that would bring City Hall, police and courts together. Council approved mixed-use zoning in the corridor that allows houses, townhomes and retail. The developer was still planning, on a five-to-ten-year phasing horizon, so expect the area to change slowly.

Most shopping and fast-casual food is on Lake June Road and Elam Road. A Starbucks opened at 3711 Shepherd Lane in July 2025, and Raising Cane's sits next to Walmart at 12320 Lake June Rd.

The year is small-scale and city-run

Balch Springs runs a short list of community events rather than one big festival. In 2026 the city calendar included an Easter egg hunt at Woodland Park (March 28), a library 20th-anniversary celebration (April 25), Parkfest at Walter E. Luedeke Park (May 29), a free movie night at Veterans Memorial Park (September 18), Trunk or Treat with a Halloween movie at the Recreation Center (October 30) and a Veterans Day breakfast at the Civic Center (November 11).

The Sprint the Springs Dino Fun Run & 5K started from 4372 Shepherd Ln. on May 9, 2026. The chamber of commerce holds a spring celebrity golf classic, which was at Waterview Golf Club in Rowlett in 2024 and 2025, and in December 2025 it held a free toy drive and giveaway in the Walmart and Raising Cane's parking lot.

Parks, trails and nearby water

Walter E. Luedeke Park (3211 Hickory Tree Rd.) is the city's main destination park. It has a walking trail around a pond, a playground and a splash pad. Oakridge Park (14121 Spring Oaks Dr.) also has a splash pad. Virgil T. Irwin Park (4634 Shepherd Ln.) is the sports park, with four baseball and softball fields, two tennis courts and two basketball courts. The nearby Recreation Center (4372 Shepherd Ln.) has a weight room, indoor basketball and fitness classes. Smaller parks include Guy Berry, Woodland and Community Park, beside the Senior Center.

We found no city trail network, only park loops. The Elam Road plan calls for trail connections in the future city center. For bigger outdoor space, the Trinity River Audubon Center in the Great Trinity Forest has about 120 acres and nearly five miles of trails, with free entry by advance online registration. White Rock Lake is about 20 minutes away by car and Lake Ray Hubbard about 23 minutes.

Errands and health care

Groceries are in town. Kroger is at 11925 Elam Rd., with a pharmacy, deli and bakery; it had an interior remodel registered with the state in 2024. The Walmart Supercenter at 12300 Lake June Rd. is open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and has a pharmacy. CareNow runs an urgent care clinic at 12127 Lake June Rd. with on-site X-rays.

There is no hospital in Balch Springs. Dallas Regional Medical Center (1011 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite) is about 10 minutes away, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale (231 S. Collins Rd.) is about 14 minutes; its emergency department has 20 beds. Dallas ISD and Parkland run the Balch Springs Youth & Family Center inside the middle school at 710 Cheyenne Rd. The library opened in April 2006.

Two school districts split the city

Which district serves a home depends on the address. Mesquite ISD covers roughly the northeast half of Balch Springs, and Dallas ISD the southwest half. Mesquite ISD's Floyd, Gray, Hodges and Mackey elementaries are inside the city. Most of those students go on to A.C. New Middle School and West Mesquite High School. Dallas ISD students attend elementaries such as Cuellar, Lagow, Runyon and Kleberg, all just outside city limits. Girls can attend the Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs (710 Cheyenne Rd.), which is adding a grade each year to become a full high school, with its first graduates expected in 2028. Dallas ISD high schools serving the area include Spruce, Samuell and Seagoville.

TEA released 2026 ratings on August 14, 2026. Dallas ISD earned a B (85). We could not confirm 2026 campus ratings, so the campus list shows 2024-25 grades. Check each address with the district's school finder.

Getting around and public safety

I-635 cuts through the middle of the city, and I-20 and US 175 run along its southern edge. Off-peak, downtown Mesquite is about 8 minutes away, downtown Dallas about 22, the Southwestern Medical District about 28, Love Field about 33, Las Colinas about 35, Legacy in Plano about 38 and DFW Airport about 49. Rush hour adds time. Balch Springs is not a DART member city. STAR Transit's Route 101 runs between Walmart and Peachtree Senior Living and connects to DART's Buckner Station. STAR also offers dial-a-ride and STARNow on-demand service.

The police department is at 12500 Elam Rd. (non-emergency 972-557-6005). FBI staffing data lists 34 sworn officers and 9 civilian staff. The fire department is a career department with one station at 12500 Elam Rd.

Not confirmed yet

  • 2026 TEA ratings for Mesquite ISD and for each campus listed. TEA released 2026 ratings Aug 14, 2026; only Dallas ISD's district grade was confirmed.
  • Exact attendance-zone split between Mesquite ISD and Dallas ISD, and which Dallas ISD middle school boys attend from Balch Springs.
  • Park acreage from a city source (Pacer figures are map-derived).
  • Fire department staffing, ISO rating, and whether the city runs its own ambulance transport.
  • Whether the city holds Fourth of July or holiday-lighting events (none appeared on the 2026 calendar pages checked).
  • Post office address.
  • Current STAR Transit Route 101 schedule and fare.
  • Sit-down restaurants with 2025-26 evidence of being open.

Questions people ask

What school district is Balch Springs in?

Two. Mesquite ISD serves roughly the northeast half of the city and Dallas ISD the southwest half. Check the address with each district's school finder.

Is there a grocery store in Balch Springs?

Yes. Kroger is at 11925 Elam Rd. and a Walmart Supercenter is at 12300 Lake June Rd. Both have pharmacies.

Where is the nearest hospital to Balch Springs?

There is no hospital in the city. Dallas Regional Medical Center in Mesquite is about 10 minutes away, and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale is about 14 minutes. CareNow runs an urgent care clinic on Lake June Road.

How long is the drive from Balch Springs to downtown Dallas?

About 22 minutes off-peak, roughly 14 miles. Love Field is about 33 minutes and DFW Airport about 49.

Does DART serve Balch Springs?

No. The city is served by STAR Transit, whose Route 101 connects to DART's Buckner Station, plus dial-a-ride and STARNow on-demand rides.

What parks are in Balch Springs?

Luedeke Park has a pond trail, playground and splash pad. Oakridge Park also has a splash pad, and Irwin Park has ballfields and tennis and basketball courts. The Recreation Center is on Shepherd Lane.

Is Balch Springs building a downtown?

It has a plan for one. The Elam Road City Center Plan calls for a walkable town center with shops and homes and a combined government campus. The developer is planning on a five-to-ten-year phasing horizon.

What events does Balch Springs hold?

Mostly smaller city events: an Easter egg hunt in March, Parkfest and a 5K in May, movie nights, Trunk or Treat in late October and a Veterans Day breakfast.

Sources (60) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visit Balch Springs: Play (parks list)
  2. City of Balch Springs homepage (City Hall address, hours)
  3. City of Balch Springs calendar, Trunk or Treat (Oct 30, 2026)
  4. City of Balch Springs calendar, March 2026 (Easter Egg Hunt)
  5. City of Balch Springs calendar, April 2026 (Library 20th Anniversary)
  6. City of Balch Springs calendar, May 2026 (Parkfest, Luedeke Park)
  7. City of Balch Springs calendar, August 2026 (Animal Services)
  8. City of Balch Springs calendar, September 2026 (movie night)
  9. City of Balch Springs calendar, October 2026 (Drug Take Back at Police Dept.)
  10. City of Balch Springs calendar, November 2026 (Veterans Day Breakfast)
  11. City of Balch Springs calendar, December 2026 (council meetings, library)
  12. Homes.com, Balch Springs local guide
  13. Wikipedia, Balch Springs, Texas
  14. Pacer, parks in Balch Springs (Luedeke, Oak Ridge acreage)
  15. Atly, Balch Springs Water Play Park
  16. MapQuest, Balch Springs Recreation Department
  17. RunSignup, Sprint the Springs (May 9, 2026)
  18. Balch Springs Chamber, events archive
  19. Balch Springs Chamber, Starbucks grand opening ribbon cutting (July 21, 2025)
  20. Balch Springs Chamber, Toy Drive & Giveaway (Dec 14, 2025)
  21. Civil & Municipal (Business View), Balch Springs profile, Dec 2025 (highways, 2050 plan)
  22. Civil & Municipal (Business View), Balch Springs profile, Dec 2025 (Elam Road City Center Plan)
  23. Civil & Municipal (Business View), Balch Springs profile, Dec 2025 (civic campus, trails)
  24. Walmart, Balch Springs Supercenter #1118
  25. Kroger, Balch Springs store #00492
  26. Zabalist (TDLR TABS2024006011), Kroger #492 remodel
  27. RxLess, CVS Pharmacy 11820 Elam Rd.
  28. CareNow Urgent Care, Balch Springs
  29. HospitalInspections.org, Dallas Regional Medical Center (May 2025 findings)
  30. Tenet Health job posting, ER RN, BSW Medical Center - Sunnyvale (Sept 2025)
  31. CareListings, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale
  32. Dallas ISD, Balch Springs Youth & Family Center
  33. Family Place Libraries, Balch Springs Library-Learning Center
  34. LocationInc, schools in Balch Springs (data updated June 2025)
  35. Texas Tribune, Young Women's STEAM Academy at Balch Springs MS
  36. Dallas ISD The Hub, Letting girls shine and grow in Pleasant Grove (Oct 23, 2025)
  37. Texas Tribune, New Middle School (Mesquite ISD)
  38. Texas Tribune, West Mesquite High School
  39. Texas Tribune, Floyd Elementary
  40. Texas Tribune, Gray Elementary
  41. Texas Tribune, Hodges Elementary
  42. Texas Tribune, Mackey Elementary
  43. Texas Tribune, Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary
  44. Texas Tribune, Richard Lagow Elementary
  45. Texas Tribune, John W. Runyon Elementary
  46. Texas Tribune, Kleberg Elementary
  47. Texas Tribune, Seagoville Middle School
  48. Texas Tribune, H. Grady Spruce High School
  49. Texas Tribune, W.W. Samuell High School
  50. Texas Tribune, Seagoville High School
  51. FOX 4, Texas school ratings 2026 (Aug 14, 2026)
  52. NERIS (FSRI), Balch Springs Fire Department FD48113122
  53. NERIS (FSRI), Balch Springs Fire Department stations
  54. US Crime Review, Balch Springs PD agency staffing (FBI data)
  55. NCT911, 10-digit non-emergency numbers
  56. STAR Transit, Route 101 Balch Springs Midtown Express
  57. Mass Transit, STAR Transit updates routes in east Dallas County (Oct 2020; STARNow in Balch Springs)
  58. National Audubon Society, Trinity River Audubon Center
  59. OSRM open routing engine (Realust drive-time calculation, Oct 2026)
  60. U.S. Census Geocoder (coordinates for hospitals and City Hall)

Seasonal Temperatures

January57°39° low
April75°56° low
July95°77° low
October78°59° low

Annual Conditions

209Sunny Days/Year
156Rainy Days/Year
57.8"Annual Rainfall
🌡️ North Texas enjoys a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters.

Safety Overview

CSafety Grade
3.85Violent Crime Rateper 1,000 residents
26.82Property Crime Rateper 1,000 residents

Violent Crime

Assault268.47
Robbery108.13
Murder18.35
Rape41.02
Rates per 100,000 residents

Property Crime

Burglary331.85
Theft1830.79
Vehicle Theft652.52
Rates per 100,000 residents

Income

$66,942Median Household
$82,611Average Household
$25,186Per Capita

Employment

8.3%Unemployment Rate
+0.8%Job Growth / yr
7.1%Poverty Rate

Income Distribution

$150k+
11.3%
$100k-$150k
18.3%
$75k-$100k
15.7%
$50k-$75k
19.9%
$25k-$50k
24.5%
Under $25k
10.2%

School District

Dallas ISDPrimary District
B+District Grade
Top 51%State Ranking

Schools

152Elementary
42Middle
39High School

🏆 Top-Rated Schools

🎓 High Schools
YOUNG WOMEN'S STEAM ACADEMY AT BALCH SPRINGS MIDDL
B
(89)
Source: Texas Education Agency 2024-25 Accountability Ratings

Academic Info

14.9:1Student-Teacher Ratio

📈 Graduation Rates (Class of 2024)

94.8%Graduation RateB
3.6%Dropout Rate

🎯 College Readiness (Class of 2023)

94%Took SAT/ACT
4.5%College ReadyD
10.8%TSI Ready
College Ready: 1180+ SAT or 24+ ACT  |  TSI Ready: Met Texas college-ready criteria

Mobility Scores

19Walk Score
44Bike Score
N/ATransit Score

Commute

34Avg Minutes
72.8%Drive Alone
17.0%Carpool
8.5%Work from Home

Distance To

15.7 miDowntown Dallas
33.3 miDFW Airport
22.5 miLove Field

⚡ EV Charging

10Public Stations
6DC Fast Ports
18Level 2 Ports
Networks: ChargePoint Network VIALYNK UNIVERSAL

Drive to major employers from Balch Springs

Rush-hour drive times from the center of Balch Springs, weekday at 8:00 AM.

Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Downtown DallasDallas34 min19 min14.5 mi
AT&TDowntown Dallas37 min21 min14.8 mi
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas37 min19 min15.2 mi
Uptown DallasDallas39 min20 min15.9 mi
Texas InstrumentsDallas41 min23 min19.9 mi
Telecom CorridorRichardson44 min26 min24.2 mi
State Farm CityLineRichardson46 min28 min25.6 mi
Galleria / LBJDallas47 min26 min22.5 mi
Show all 36 workplaces
Workplace8 AM rushNo trafficDistance
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington49 min39 min35.4 mi
UT Southwestern / Medical DistrictDallas49 min25 min20.1 mi
McKessonLas Colinas50 min31 min31.7 mi
SMUUniversity Park50 min25 min19 mi
UT DallasRichardson50 min32 min25.3 mi
Medical City PlanoPlano53 min34 min30.4 mi
Dallas Love FieldDallas55 min31 min22.3 mi
Southwest AirlinesLove Field55 min31 min23.4 mi
Las Colinas Urban CenterIrving56 min30 min26.4 mi
Kimberly-ClarkIrving58 min32 min27 mi
Legacy WestPlano59 min35 min33.2 mi
DFW AirportDFW60 min41 min39.8 mi
Tyler TechnologiesPlano60 min37 min34 mi
Capital OnePlano62 min38 min35.9 mi
JPMorgan Chase Legacy WestPlano62 min37 min33.9 mi
The StarFrisco62 min39 min36.3 mi
Toyota North America HQPlano62 min39 min35 mi
Keurig Dr PepperFrisco63 min39 min35.9 mi
Frito-Lay / PepsiCoPlano63 min39 min34.5 mi
RaytheonMcKinney63 min44 min41.9 mi
American AirlinesFort Worth64 min37 min33.8 mi
Downtown Fort WorthFort Worth64 min48 min47.5 mi
Fidelity InvestmentsWestlake72 min47 min45.1 mi
Charles SchwabWestlake72 min47 min46.2 mi
Lockheed MartinFort Worth75 min57 min55.3 mi
University of North TexasDenton76 min55 min54.2 mi
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton77 min57 min54.2 mi
AllianceTexasFort Worth82 min56 min53.9 mi

Source: Google Routes forecast, updated October 2026. Find where to live near your work →

Cost Index (100 = National Average)

Overall101
Housing113
Utilities97
Groceries100
Transportation102
Healthcare100

Monthly Utilities

⚡ Electric $142
💧 Water $52
🔥 Gas $44
📶 Internet $72

Everyday Costs

$823Monthly Groceries (Family of 4)
$3Gas Price (per gallon)

Taxes

8.3%Sales Tax Rate
2.2%Property Tax Rate

A Balch Springs home pays five taxing units: the city at 0.7946 per $100, its school district, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.2120 and Dallas College at 0.1066. In the Mesquite ISD part of the city, the school rate is 1.1069 and the base total is about 2.44% before exemptions.

2.44%Base 2025 tax rate, Mesquite ISD part of the city (city + ISD + Dallas County + Parkland + Dallas College), before exemptions1
$224,400Median value of owner-occupied homes, ACS 2024 5-year4
~$303/moEstimated property tax on that home with a homestead exemption, Mesquite ISD part; no MUD or PID exists in the city1,4
0.794629City tax rate per $100 for 2025, unchanged from 20241,2
10.1¢/kWhLowest advertised retail electric price at 1,000 kWh on Oncor lines (Oct. 27, 2026)7
33.7 minMean travel time to work, ACS 2024 5-year4

Where a typical Balch Springs homestead tax bill goes (2025)1,4

$3,636/yr
  • City of Balch Springs$1,743/yr
  • Mesquite ISD$934/yr
  • Dallas County$387/yr
  • Parkland Hospital$381/yr
  • Dallas College$191/yr

Homestead at $224,400 (ACS median), Mesquite ISD part, owner under 65, 2025 rates. In the Dallas ISD part the school line drops to $616 and the total to $3,318. No MUD or PID applies.

Base 2025 tax rate: Balch Springs vs. nearby cities1

  • Balch Springs + Mesquite ISD2.44%
  • Garland + Garland ISD2.39%
  • Mesquite + Mesquite ISD2.35%
  • Balch Springs + Dallas ISD2.32%
  • Seagoville + Dallas ISD2.25%
  • Dallas + Dallas ISD2.23%
  • Sunnyvale + Sunnyvale ISD2.21%
  • Hutchins + Dallas ISD2.18%

Each bar pairs a city with one ISD that serves it; some cities have more than one ISD. Ignores exemptions, which differ: Dallas and Sunnyvale give a 20% city homestead exemption, Balch Springs gives 1% ($5,000 minimum).

Monthly cost beyond the mortgage (sourced parts only)1,4,7,8

$454/mo
  • Property tax (homestead, Mesquite ISD)$303/mo
  • Electric (lowest advertised plan, 1,000 kWh)$101/mo
  • Internet (AT&T Fiber entry plan)$50/mo

Partial. Leaves out city water, sewer and trash, natural gas, insurance and any HOA, none of which were sourced.

Utility providers in Balch Springs6,7,8

ServiceProviderNotes
ElectricOncor lines; choose a retail providerLowest advertised about 10.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh (Oct. 2026)
Water & sewerCity of Balch SpringsRates not retrieved
Trash & recyclingFrontier Waste Solutions (city agreement, city bill)Trash twice weekly, recycling weekly, monthly bulk up to 8 cu. yd.
Natural gasNot confirmed
InternetAT&T Fiber (80%), Optimum cable (99.7%), Spectrum, 5G home internetFrom $20–$50/mo starting prices
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The city rate is the largest line on the bill

A Balch Springs home pays five taxing units: the city at 0.7946 per $100, its school district, Dallas County at 0.2155, Parkland Hospital at 0.2120 and Dallas College at 0.1066. In the Mesquite ISD part of the city, the school rate is 1.1069 and the base total is about 2.44% before exemptions. In the Dallas ISD part, the school rate is 0.9938 and the total is about 2.32%.

The city kept its 0.794629 rate for 2025, the same as 2024 and above its no-new-revenue rate of 0.737. For 2026, the city's notice lists a no-new-revenue rate of 0.629 and a voter-approval rate of 0.976. The adopted 2026 rate was not confirmed.

How exemptions change the bill

Exemptions matter more here than the rate alone suggests. School districts take $140,000 off a homestead's value, and Dallas ISD takes another 10%. Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each exempt 20%. The city's homestead exemption is only 1%, which the $5,000 legal minimum replaces for most homes. That makes the city the biggest line on a typical homestead bill, even though the school rate is higher.

Owners 65 and older or disabled get more: $30,000 from the city, $100,000 each from the county, Parkland and the college, and $75,000 (Mesquite ISD) or $95,000 (Dallas ISD) from the schools.

A worked example

At the ACS median home value of $224,400, a homestead in the Mesquite ISD part owes about $3,636 a year, or $303 a month, an effective rate of about 1.62%. The city share is $1,743, the school district $934, and the three county-wide units $959 together.

The same home in the Dallas ISD part owes about $3,318 a year, or $277 a month, because of Dallas ISD's lower rate and extra 10% exemption. As a rental with no exemptions, the house would owe about $5,470 (Mesquite ISD) or $5,210 (Dallas ISD) a year.

No MUDs or PIDs

The 2025 Dallas CAD rate sheet lists no municipal utility district, public improvement district or emergency services district for Balch Springs. A tax increment financing zone captures about $421 million of value, but a TIF redirects part of existing taxes and does not add a line to the bill.

Electric, trash and internet

Oncor delivers power across the city, so households pick a retail plan. On Oct. 27, 2026, the lowest advertised price at 1,000 kWh was 10.1¢ per kWh, about $101 a month at that usage.

The city bills water, sewer and trash. Frontier Waste Solutions collects trash twice a week and recycling once a week, and picks up bulk and brush once a month, up to 8 cubic yards. Water and sewer rates were not available for this page; ask a seller or landlord for a recent bill.

AT&T Fiber reaches about 80% of the city from $50 a month, and Optimum cable reaches nearly all of it from $35. Coverage varies by street.

Commute, flooding and rent

The average commute is about 34 minutes. I-635 runs through the center of the city, and I-20 and US 175 run along its southern edge.

Creek flooding has reached homes here. In August 2022, flash flooding along Hickory Creek near Lake June Road forced evacuations. Check the FEMA flood map for any address near a creek.

About 44% of homes were renter-occupied in 2020. A 2024 median rent figure of about $1,378 a month is reported by a data aggregator but was not checked against Census tables.

Not confirmed yet

  • What are the city's water and sewer rates per 1,000 gallons and the monthly trash fee?
  • Does the city charge a stormwater or drainage fee?
  • Who supplies natural gas, and at what rate?
  • What share of parcels sits in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, especially near Hickory Creek?
  • Do any Balch Springs subdivisions have mandatory HOAs, and what are the dues?
  • What does homeowners insurance typically cost for a $225,000 home here?
  • What are typical drive times and toll costs to downtown Dallas and other job centers?
  • What is the city's average homestead market value on the Dallas CAD certified roll?

Questions people ask

What is the property tax rate in Balch Springs, TX?

The 2025 base rate is about 2.44% in the Mesquite ISD part of the city and 2.32% in the Dallas ISD part. That combines the city (0.7946), the school district, Dallas County (0.2155), Parkland Hospital (0.2120) and Dallas College (0.1066), per $100 of value.

How much are property taxes on a $225,000 home in Balch Springs?

About $3,640 a year ($303 a month) with a homestead exemption in the Mesquite ISD part, and about $3,320 in the Dallas ISD part, at 2025 rates. As a rental with no exemptions, about $5,200–$5,470.

Does Balch Springs have a homestead exemption?

Yes, a 1% optional homestead exemption, which works out to the $5,000 minimum for most homes, plus $30,000 for owners 65 and older or disabled. Dallas County, Parkland and Dallas College each exempt 20%.

Which school district serves Balch Springs?

Mesquite ISD serves the northeastern part of the city and Dallas ISD the southwestern part. Check by address on the Dallas CAD site.

Are there MUDs or PIDs in Balch Springs?

None appear for Balch Springs on the 2025 Dallas CAD rate sheet.

Who provides electricity in Balch Springs?

Oncor delivers power, and residents choose a retail provider. The lowest advertised price at 1,000 kWh was about 10.1¢ per kWh in late October 2026.

Who picks up trash in Balch Springs?

Frontier Waste Solutions, under an agreement with the city. Trash is collected twice a week, recycling weekly, and bulk once a month.

Sources (11) · checked Oct 28, 2026
  1. Dallas Central Appraisal District, 2025 Tax Rates and Exemptions (revised Nov. 5, 2025)
  2. Dallas County Tax Office, City of Balch Springs 2025 Tax Rate Calculation Worksheet
  3. City of Balch Springs, 2026 Tax Rate Notice (certified Aug. 4, 2026)
  4. Census Reporter, Balch Springs, TX profile (ACS 2024 5-year)
  5. Wikipedia, Balch Springs, Texas
  6. Frontier Waste Solutions, City of Balch Springs residential service
  7. ComparePower, Balch Springs electricity rates (updated Oct. 27, 2026)
  8. BroadbandNow, Internet providers in Balch Springs, TX (data as of Oct. 28, 2026)
  9. FOX 4, Flooding forces Balch Springs residents to evacuate their homes (Aug. 22, 2022)
  10. YourCityResource, Balch Springs housing
  11. Home listing, Hickory Creek Meadows (Aaron Layman)

Public projects that will change daily life in Balch Springs: new jobs, roads, schools and places to go. Every project links to its source.

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ProposedVote Nov 3, 2026

Dallas County homelessness tax vote

County Prop A would raise the tax rate to $0.24865 per $100 from $0.2155 to fund homelessness reduction, incl. mental health treatment, support services and encampment resolution.

Why it matters: Higher county tax bill for Dallas County homeowners if it passes.

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Balch Springs takes its name from springs on John M. Balch's land, settled around 1879.

27,258Census Bureau population estimate, July 1, 2025 (27,685 at the 2020 Census)1,2
28,893NCTCOG estimate, Jan. 1, 2026 (up 312 in a year)3
220New homes permitted in 2025, the most in at least 15 years5
17,406Population at the 1990 Census1
$224,400Median owner-occupied home value, ACS 2020-2024 (was $81,900 in 2011-2015)39,41
250Apartments at JPI's Torrington Arcadia Trails, now leasing13

Balch Springs population, 1990-20251,2

17K1990
19K2000
24K2010
28K2020
27K2021 (est.)
27K2022 (est.)
27K2023 (est.)
27K2024 (est.)
27K2025 (est.)

1990-2020: decennial Census counts. 2021-2025: Census Bureau July 1 estimates (Vintage 2025), flagged as estimates. NCTCOG's higher Jan. 1, 2026 estimate (28,893) is a different series and is not charted. No projection was found.

New homes permitted by the City of Balch Springs5,6

60'12
13'13
11'14
17'15
80'16
66'17
36'18
45'19
7'20
9'21
42'22
94'23
67'24
220'25
49'26*

Census Building Permits Survey; years the city reported all 12 months. Almost all single-family. 2011 omitted (only 4 months reported). Apartment complexes built since 2018 do not appear in this series. 2026 is January-September only.

Mesquite ISD enrollment30

41K2015-16
41K2016-17
41K2017-18
40K2018-19
40K2019-20
39K2020-21
38K2021-22
38K2022-23
38K2023-24
38K2024-25

Mesquite ISD serves the northeast half of Balch Springs and its newest subdivisions. All years from Ballotpedia's district table. State data via the Texas Tribune show 36,634 for 2025-26 (different series, not charted). No projection found.

Dallas ISD enrollment35

159K2015-16
158K2016-17
157K2017-18
155K2018-19
154K2019-20
145K2020-21
144K2021-22
141K2022-23
139K2023-24
140K2024-25

Dallas ISD serves the southwest half of Balch Springs. All years from Ballotpedia's district table. No projection found.

Where Balch Springs' new homes and apartments are7,8,10,11,13,15,16,17,18,19,20

CommunityDeveloper / ownerBuildersPlanned sizeStatusLocation
Arcadia TrailsBloomfield HomesBloomfield, Impression; JPI apartmentsn/p (part of a reported 173-acre, 1,000+ unit plan); JPI 250 apartmentsSelling; apartments leasingS Beltline Rd at Mercury Rd
McKenzie Trailsn/pLennarn/pFinal homes139 Pecan Flats Rd
Ashton Park Estatesn/pCasa Bella Homes76 lots (32 houses, 44 townhomes)Coming soon12904 Timothy Ln
Timbers at Hickory TreeDominiumn/p216 income-restricted apartmentsBuilt3401 Hickory Tree Rd
Villages at Ambassador Way (3 Springs)LDG Developmentn/p221 apartments, 24,000 sq ft retailBuilt (c. 2019)4520 Ambassador Way
Ambassador Way ApartmentsFrisco Bulldog Properties IIIn/p2 buildings, ~91,000 sq ftFiled 2024; status unconfirmed4401 Ambassador Way
Elam Road City CenterUnnamedn/pHomes, townhomes, retailPlanningElam Rd corridor near I-635

n/p = not published.

Where Balch Springs is growing10,14,15,16,17,19,20,23,26,27,28

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  1. 1Arcadia Trails (Bloomfield models)
  2. 2Torrington Arcadia Trails apartments
  3. 3McKenzie Trails
  4. 4Ashton Park Estates
  5. 5Timbers at Hickory Tree
  6. 6Villages at Ambassador Way (3 Springs)
  7. 7Ambassador Way Apartments
  8. 8Commerce 635 / Amazon DDF2
  9. 9635/20 Xchange
  10. 10Elam Road City Center (Civic Center)
NeighborhoodsApartmentsEmployerProposedLocations are approximate.

Private-sector jobs near Balch Springs, by ZIP code area (2023)42

  • Downtown Dallas75201, 75202113,021 jobs
  • Stemmons / Medical District, Dallas75207, 75235, 75247108,542 jobs
  • Garland75040-7504463,114 jobs
  • Mesquite75149, 7515041,418 jobs
  • Southeast Dallas75217, 75227, 75228, 7525327,937 jobs
  • Hutchins and Wilmer (I-45 logistics)75141, 7517212,660 jobs
  • Forney7512612,124 jobs
  • Balch Springs751806,518 jobs

Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, March 2023 paid employees. Excludes government jobs and the self-employed. ZIP areas are not city limits; totals are sums of the listed ZIPs.

Median home value (ACS 5-year)39,40,41

82K2011-15
106K2015-19
154K2017-21
185K2018-22
208K2019-23
224K2020-24

Owner estimates of value, nominal dollars, five-year averages.

Median household income (ACS 5-year)39,40,41

40K2011-15
51K2015-19
56K2017-21
59K2018-22
71K2019-23
67K2020-24

Nominal dollars. The 2020-2024 dip is within the margin of error.

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An older suburb that formed to stay independent

Balch Springs takes its name from springs on John M. Balch's land, settled around 1879. It incorporated in 1953, partly to avoid being annexed by Dallas, pulling in small settlements such as Zipp City and Five Points. A 1988 vote to join Mesquite was ruled invalid.

Most of its growth came early. The city had 13,746 people in 1980 and 17,406 in 1990. It reached 23,728 in 2010 and 27,685 in 2020.

Population: flat by one count, rising by another

The Census Bureau estimates 27,258 residents on July 1, 2025, slightly below the 2020 count. NCTCOG's estimate is higher, 28,893 on Jan. 1, 2026, up 312 in a year. The two use different methods, so compare each only with itself.

No agency or city population projection was found. The city has adopted a 2050 Comprehensive Plan, but its build-out target was not located.

Housing: new subdivisions after a long pause

From 2013 to 2022 the city never permitted more than 80 homes a year, and only 7 in 2020. That changed with the subdivisions east of Beltline Road near I-20. Permits rose to 94 in 2023 and 220 in 2025. Another 49 were permitted from January to September 2026.

Arcadia Trails, off Beltline and Mercury roads, is the main one. Bloomfield Homes lists houses from about $341,000 to $531,000 and Impression Homes from about $337,000, with no MUD or PID. In 2021 the city described a 173-acre Bloomfield plan with more than 1,000 homes and apartments. JPI's 250-unit Torrington apartments sit at its corner. Lennar's McKenzie Trails is on its final homes, and Casa Bella's 76-lot Ashton Park Estates on Timothy Lane is coming soon.

Apartments have also been added, mostly income-restricted: Dominium's 216-unit Timbers at Hickory Tree and LDG's 221-unit Villages at Ambassador Way. A two-building complex at 4401 Ambassador Way was filed in 2024. Census permit data do not show these apartments, so the permit chart reflects houses only.

Warehouses and a planned city center

The I-635 and I-20 junction has drawn logistics buildings. Hillwood's 95-acre Commerce 635 park on Lake June Road holds an Amazon delivery station built in 2020 and a second building over 400,000 square feet. Hopewell finished a 140,940-square-foot spec warehouse on Rylie Crest Drive in 2024.

The city's Elam Road City Center Plan aims to turn the corridor near I-635 into a town center with homes, townhomes, retail and a new civic campus, phased over five to ten years. Sewer capacity work with Mesquite is under way in phases. TxDOT has I-20 bridge work and a US 175 rehab nearby, both due in 2027.

Schools

The city is split roughly in half between Dallas ISD (southwest) and Mesquite ISD (northeast), and the newest subdivisions list Mesquite ISD. Both districts are shrinking. Mesquite ISD fell from 41,038 students in 2016-17 to 37,930 in 2024-25. Its voters passed $600 million in bonds in May 2025. Dallas ISD had 139,802 students in 2024-25. A $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond package passed on election night in May 2026.

Prices and incomes

Census survey data put the median owner-occupied home value at $224,400 for 2020-2024, up from $81,900 in 2011-2015. Median household income rose from $40,230 to $66,942. New houses at Arcadia Trails list well above the citywide median value.

Balch Springs' own ZIP code has about 6,500 private-sector jobs. Most residents work elsewhere, with downtown Dallas about 15 minutes west and Mesquite and Garland to the north.

Not confirmed yet

  • How many lots remain at Arcadia Trails, and what is the full build-out?
  • Who is the developer of the Elam Road City Center, and when will construction start?
  • Will the proposed TIRZ and PID be created, and where?
  • Will Mesquite ISD or Dallas ISD close campuses that serve Balch Springs as enrollment falls?
  • What is planned for the 173-acre I-20 tract named in the city's 2025 RFP?

Questions people ask

What is the population of Balch Springs, Texas?

The Census Bureau estimated 27,258 on July 1, 2025. NCTCOG estimated 28,893 on Jan. 1, 2026. The 2020 Census counted 27,685.

Is Balch Springs growing?

Slowly. Census estimates are flat since 2020, but home building has picked up: the city permitted 220 new homes in 2025, its most in at least 15 years.

What new home communities are in Balch Springs?

Arcadia Trails (Bloomfield Homes and Impression Homes) is selling. Lennar's McKenzie Trails is on final homes. Casa Bella's Ashton Park Estates (76 lots) is coming soon.

What school district is Balch Springs in?

Both Dallas ISD (southwest half) and Mesquite ISD (northeast half). Arcadia Trails, McKenzie Trails and Ashton Park Estates list Mesquite ISD. Check by address.

Does Arcadia Trails have a MUD or PID?

Bloomfield Homes says no MUD and no PID. Impression Homes lists an HOA of $600 or more a year.

What is being built in Balch Springs?

Warehouses near I-635 and I-20 (Commerce 635, Hopewell, 635/20 Xchange), apartments on Ambassador Way and at Arcadia Trails, and a planned Elam Road city center.

How much have Balch Springs home values risen?

The ACS median owner-occupied value rose from $81,900 (2011-2015) to $224,400 (2020-2024).

Sources (44) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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  3. NCTCOG, 2026 Population Estimates publication (Jan. 1, 2026)
  4. Dallas Morning News, Balch Springs declares population to be more than 25,000 (May 9, 2014)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, annual place files, South Region (soYYYYa.txt, 2000-2025)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, South Region place file, year-to-date through Sept 2026 (so2609y.txt)
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  8. Business View Magazine, Civil & Municipal, May 2021, Balch Springs (Bloomfield 173-acre deal)
  9. Business View Magazine, Civil & Municipal, May 2021, Balch Springs (Commerce 635)
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  11. Jome, Arcadia Trails by Impression Homes (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  12. Jome, new home communities in Balch Springs, TX (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  13. JPI, Torrington Arcadia Trails
  14. Zabalist, TDLR filing TABS2021011490, Parmore Arcadia Trails leasing center, 1501 Mercury Rd
  15. Lennar, McKenzie Trails community page (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  16. Jome, Ashton Park Estates by Casa Bella Homes (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  17. Dominium, Dominium celebrates the grand opening of Timbers at Hickory Tree (undated)
  18. REBusinessOnline, LDG to develop $29M mixed-use project in Balch Springs, Texas (Jan 31, 2018)
  19. Affordable Housing Online, 3 Springs Apartments, 4520 Ambassador Way
  20. Zabalist, TDLR filing TABS2024013239, Ambassador Way Apartments, 4401 Ambassador Way
  21. Zabalist, TDLR filings for ZIP 75180 (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  22. Zabalist, TDLR filings for ZIP 75181 (accessed Oct 28, 2026)
  23. Zabalist, TDLR filing TABS2020005919, Delivery Station DDF2, 12809 Eastgate Dr
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  25. WFAA, Amazon plans to open 6 new delivery stations in Dallas-Fort Worth (2021)
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  36. Texas Tribune Public Schools Explorer, Dallas ISD (state enrollment data, 2026)
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  44. Bloomberg, Dallas Voters Approve $6.2 Billion of Bonds for School Projects (May 4, 2026)

Balch Springs at a glance

Balch Springs, TX (Dallas County) has a Realust Score of 66/100, ranking tied for #79 of 84 North Texas cities. Key numbers: median home price $222,235, population 27,255, school rating 4.8/10.

What is Balch Springs's Realust Score?

Balch Springs has a Realust Score of 66 out of 100 (B-, Above Average), which ranks tied for #79 of 84 North Texas cities.

How much does a home cost in Balch Springs, TX?

The median home price in Balch Springs is $222,235. Prices changed -3.5% over the past year and +8.3% over five years.

How good are the schools in Balch Springs?

Balch Springs's primary school district is Dallas ISD (rated 4.8/10, district grade B+, Top 51% in Texas). It scores 77/100 on Realust's Schools category.

Is Balch Springs, TX safe?

Balch Springs has a safety grade of C, with 3.85 violent and 26.82 property crimes per 1,000 residents. Its Realust Safety score is 49/100.

How long is the commute from Balch Springs?

The average commute in Balch Springs is 34 minutes. It is 15.7 mi to downtown Dallas and 33.3 mi to DFW Airport.

What is the population of Balch Springs, TX?

Balch Springs has 27,255 residents, a change of +8.2% over five years. The median household income is $66,942.

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