Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Hanby Stadium
Stadium
Light Crust Doughboys Hall of Fame Museum
Museum
Blazer Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (21) D-
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Grandy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Pollo Regio
Fast Food
Taco Cabana
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Payless Liquor
Alcohol
Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Braum's
Fast Food
Golden Chick
Fast Food
I-20 Liquor Depot
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Lakeside Activity Center
Community Centre
Groceries (3) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
La Carreta Meat Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
La Michoacana Meat Market
Grocery Store
El Rio Grande
Grocery Store
Fiesta
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Tom Thumb
Grocery Store
Food Land
Grocery Store
Abuelito Panaderia
Bakery
Creek Crossing Dynamic Nutrition
Health Food
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Parks (20) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Luedeke Park
Park
Baseball Nation South Ballpark
Park
Oak Ridge Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Cheyenne Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bitter Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Rylie Stadium
Park
Apache Park
Park
Rylie Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
McWhorter Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (19) F
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
5 Points Grocery
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Fast Fuels
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Sam Jordan's Food Mart
Convenience Store
Fuel Zone
Convenience Store
QuikTrip
Convenience Store
Fox Fuels
Convenience Store
Tiger Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Gateway Food Market
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Braum's
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Sadler's Food Mart
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Balch Springs.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Elam @ Cheyenne - W - FS
Bus Stop
Cheyenne @ Elam - S - MB
Bus Stop
Cheyenne @ Big Thicket - S - NS
Bus Stop
Elam @ Pleasant Vista - W - NS
Bus Stop
Cheyenne @ Tandem - S - NS
Bus Stop
Cheyenne @ Phantom Hill - S - NS
Bus Stop
Cheyenne @ Bravura - S - NS
Bus Stop
Masters @ Elam - N - FS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Cheyenne - E - NS
Bus Stop
Masters @ Homeplace - N - NS
Bus Stop
Masters @ Big Thicket - N - NS
Bus Stop
Masters @ Woodlot - N - NS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Amity - E - NS
Bus Stop
Masters @ Budtime - N - NS
Bus Stop
Masters @ Lake June - N - MB
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Masters - E - FS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Masters - E - MB
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Barredo - W - FS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Algonquin - E - FS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ St Augustine - W - NS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ St Augustine - E - MB
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Glencliff - W - NS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Glencliff - E - NS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Prairie Creek - W - NS
Bus Stop
Lake June @ Prairie Creek - E - NS
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Balch Springs is 96/100 - which is 4% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Balch Springs crime rates are 3,481 per 100k, which is 27% higher than Texas
Property Crime
3,003 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
478 crimes per 100k D-
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employment D

The median income in Balch Springs is $52,696 - which is 4% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$52,696 D-
Unemployment Rate
6.5% F
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Globo Dental
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Alegria Family Clinic
Clinic
Lake June Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Inspire Dental
Dentist
Jefferson Dental Clinic
Dentist
Dallas Fire Station Number 51
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresca Dental
Dentist
Dallas Fire Station Number 9
Fire Station
Savon Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Tom Thumb Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Code 3 ER & Urgent Care
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Mesquite Fire Station No. 4
Fire Station
MD Family Clinic
Clinic
Dallas Fire Station Number 5
Fire Station
Mesquite Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Balch Springs home prices are $120,000 - which is 16% lower than Texas
Home Price
$120,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
31% A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Balch Springs graduation rate is 56% - which is 28% lower than Texas
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
56% F
Elementary Schools (7) F
Balch Springs Christian Academy
Gray El
Floyd El
Hodges El
Calvary Temple Christian Academy
Richard Lagow El
Young Women'S Steam Academy At Balch Springs Middl
Gilbert Cuellar Sr El
Mackey El
Nancy Moseley El
A+ Academy El
Mcwhorter El
Kleberg El
William M Anderson El
Julius Dorsey El
John W Runyon El
New Choice H S
St Philip & St. Augustine Catholic
Young Men'S Leadership Academy At Fred R Florence
Dr Linda Henrie El
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite El
Meadow Oaks Academy
Pleasant Grove El
Gentry El
Moss El
High Schools (2) F
Balch Springs Christian Academy
Calvary Temple Christian Academy
New Middle
A+ Secondary School
H Grady Spruce H S
Dallas Can Academy At Pleasant Grove
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep
Seagoville H S
Agnew Middle
West Mesquite H S
Berry Middle
W W Samuell H S
Horn H S
Mesquite H S
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ratings B

Balch Springs has an overall rating of 73% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes D+
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Balch Springs Area Facts

  • Balch Springs has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Balch Springs crime rates are 27% higher than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in Balch Springs is 4% higher than the Texas average

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Close to the city, but not too close - Balch Springs, Texas 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I have lived in Balch Springs, Texas for a year now! This city is within Dallas County and it is a quick 15 miles to Dallas, making it the perfect location as I am close to the city within having to deal with city traffic and congestion if I don't want to! This is perfect for me ...Read More because I don't like city driving and the business of being in the city, but I love to be close by to enjoy all of the fun aspects of living in the city! The weather is perfect here, not having to deal with harsh winters but also being in Northern Texas so not having to deal with quite has harsh summers and if I were further south.

One of my favorite things to do is go to the State Fair, which is close by each year in Dallas! There are also many amazing restaurants close by that are amazing! All of Tezas has amazing food to be enjoyed by all, and that has been nothing but true for Balch Springs, as well. Overall, I have really enjoyed living here in Balch Springs! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Balch Springs? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Hanby Stadium
      Light Crust Doughboys Hall of Fame Museum
      Blazer Stadium

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Grandy's
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Liquor Depot
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Balch Springs? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Balch Springs.
      Drive to Work
      68%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Balch Springs? The cost of living in Balch Springs is 96/100 - which is 4% higher than Texas.
      Balch Springs
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Balch Springs? Balch Springs crime rates are 3,481, which are 27% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      3,481 per 100k people

      50% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      50% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Balch Springs? The median income in Balch Springs is $52,696 which is 4% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $52,6965% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,28435% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      39% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Balch Springs a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Lake June Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Balch Springs home prices? Balch Springs home prices are $120,000 - which is 16% lower than Texas
      Median home value
      $120,00035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0248% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Balch Springs have good schools? The Balch Springs graduation rate is 56% - which is 28% lower than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      56%

      32% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Balch Springs a good place to live? Balch Springs has an overall rating of 73% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      58%

      11 total surveys

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