Spring’s zip code says Houston, and maps usually say Harris County, but locals know that this north Houston community has an identity all its own. Around 64,000 people call Spring home. More people began moving to the area in 2014, when Exxon Mobil’s Houston campus opened in north Spring. With 10,000 employees, it is the largest employer in the area. Despite its rising population, Spring maintains a quiet, suburban feel, complete with old-fashioned storefronts at Old Town Spring’s Main Street and roads lined with evergreens and crape myrtles. “It’s community-oriented, and people do get to know their neighbors,” says Tommie Johnson, an associate agent with Re/Max Northwest who has been selling in Texas for 30 years. “And we have a lot of nice churches.” About 25 miles north of Houston and only 14 miles from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, this section of Harris County gives its residents a little distance from the city without sacrificing access.
Old Town Spring offers historic buildings that date back to the late 19th century.
The Back to School Bash in Harmony offers a crafting table for kids to play.
Spring residents have close access to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Spend the day in Old Town Spring, where you can support all kinds of small businesses.
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Spring’s established and brand-new developments
As the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas, and Spring is no exception. Most houses exceed 1,700 square feet, and the largest homes are over 4,500 square feet, exceeding the state average size of 2,170 square feet. The median home price for Spring and the surrounding area is $345,000, which has remained steady since about 2022. Established homes from the 1970s and 1980s tend to be on the lower end of pricing, while recently added homes in newer subdivisions are on the higher end. As of 2024, Spring is considered a sellers’ market, with a little over two months of inventory. This increased from about a month and a half of inventory in 2023, indicating that Spring is moving into a more balanced market.
A Cape Cod home with a large porch found in the Five Oaks area.
A Split-Level home sporting a grand entranceway and beautiful trees in Spring.
Two-story, Tudor-style homes can be found throughout Artavia.
Although few in number, larger mansions can also be found in Old Town Spring.
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Over 40 miles of the Spring Creek Greenway
The Spring Creek Greenway shapes the entire eastern part of the city. At 40 miles long, it is the longest connected urban forest in the country. The Bayou Land Conservancy oversees the greenway, upkeeping its nature center, miles of hiking trails and acres of native woodland. Multiple small city parks are part of Spring Creek, including Pundt Park, which has a canoe ramp into the creek. On the other side of the city, Mercer Botanic Gardens and Arboretum has free admission and features 60 themed gardens. Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, a waterpark operated by Six Flags, opens every summer in north Spring.
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown is a popular waterpark in Spring.
Take your mountain bike and ride the trails at Spring Creek Greenway near Spring Trails.
The dog park at Pundt Park in Spring is a great spot to let the dogs run free.
Families enjoy taking walks along the beautiful paths of Mercer Botanical Gardens in Spring.
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Over 100 small businesses in Old Town Spring
With Old Town Spring was where the city’s first homes and businesses were built, and it remains one of the area’s most-visited attractions. Over 100 family-owned shops line Main Street in colorful cottages, including Thad’s, the area’s oldest antique shop, and The Doll Hospital, which sells and repairs vintage dolls. “What’s really cool about it is you have all shops that are locally owned and none of them are chains,” says Kyler Ferris, a lifelong Houston area native and owner of Ferris Realty. “It’s really a destination shopping place. It’s not really where you go to get your groceries. It’s where you go to spend time with the family on a Saturday.” Wunsche Brothers Café and Saloon has been in Spring since the turn of the 20th century. Charlie and Dell Wunsche, the saloon’s original owners, allegedly still hang around the place, making it one of Old Town Spring’s many reportedly haunted locations. The area has even earned the title of “the Ghost Capital of Texas.”
Wunsche Bros Cafe & Saloon is the oldest original building in Old Town Spring.
Thad's is Old Town Spring's longest running store and offers shoppers unique gifts.
Connie's Bath Shack in Spring is a quaint shop offering bath products and rubber ducks.
A young girl chooses a new barbie at Old Town Spring's The Doll Hosptial.
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Church events and Old Town wine tastings
Old Town Spring’s events draw visitors from across Houston. In April, vintage 1950s and 1960s cars fill the village for The Longhorn Rod weekend. The Texas Wine & Art Festival is held once April and again in October, and offers samples from Texas wineries and market booths from local artists. Churches also play an essential role in the culture of Spring, with over a dozen houses of worship within a mile drive on Spring Cypress Road. Many of these churches host volunteering events, group meals and holiday celebrations throughout the year, including Immanuel Church of Spring, which has been open since 1916.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is one of the many churches found in Spring.
Old Town Spring is a close community with church volunteer groups that help out local parks.
Spring is a community that values kindness and respect at Abiding Word Lutheran Church.
Locals enjoy taking their horse to church in Spring.
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Top-rated high schools in Spring Independent School District
Most Spring students attend Spring Independent School District (ISD), while Spring families living in Montgomery County are served by Conroe ISD. Spring ISD earns an overall C-plus grade from Niche and has a few notable high schools. Spring Early College Academy and Carl Wunsche Senior High School are each A-rated, and on Niche’s list of Top 20 standout high schools in Houston. Early College Academy students can earn a high school diploma and an associate degree from Lone Star College-North Harris at the same time. Wunsche Senior High operates a student-run bakery and an open-to-the-public veterinary clinic.
Chet Burchett Elementary in Spring prepares its students to be life long learners.
Springwoods Village Middle School in Old Town Spring offers a rigorous academic curriculum.
Carl Wunsche Sr High School in Old Town Spring has received a B+ grade from Niche.
There is a community where each voice matters at Spring High School.
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Commutability to Exxon Mobil or downtown Houston
With Exxon Mobil’s Houston campus 5 miles from central Spring and downtown Houston 25 miles away, Spring residents can easily commute to major job hubs. Flanked by Interstate 45, Grand Parkway and Hardy Toll Road, Spring has access to some of north Houston’s most-traveled highways. Harris County has a public transportation system, but no routes come through Spring. The closest options are on Farm-to-Market 1960 Road, which is in north Houston near George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Chances of floods and smog
Like most of the Houston metro, spring has hot, humid summers and mild winters. August tends to be the hottest month of the year, and January is the coldest. High temperatures are usually in the 90s, and low are in the 60s. The Harris County Sherriff’s Office oversees Spring and has multiple crime mitigation programs, including a Vacation Watch service, in which police officers can patrol empty homes while residents are out of town. According to FBI data, the county's property and violent crime rates are higher than national figures.
There are a few floodways around Spring Creek Park, which can overflow during storms. “When it rains heavy here, parts of Spring flood really bad because of Spring Creek and the San Jacinto River,” Ferris says. “That shouldn’t scare you away, that should just make you aware that it’s hard to find homes here that haven’t flooded.” First Street Risk Factor and IQAir both give Spring a moderate air quality rating for elevated levels of ozone and smog. These are both commonly found in areas surrounding large airports.
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