City Report · TX

Spring Branch

Pop. 243·74th most expensive in Texas·Spring Branch rents are up 5.7% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$1,806/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$126

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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Spring Branch · $1,806

More affordable than 53% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

13% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,806/mo, rent takes about 13% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$72,000/yr

Local median income

$162,944/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Spring Branch's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Texas

Rent in Spring Branch changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 224 Texas cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.0%.

Cheaper nearby

Boerne, 17 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,436/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Spring Branch.

Annual cost

$21,672/yr

At $1,806/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Spring Branch, TX is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

243

Median income

$162,944

Median age

49.4

Renters

58.2%

Age distribution

12.3%

17.3%

53.1%

12.8%

Under 1812.3%

18–3417.3%

35–5453.1%

55–644.5%

65+12.8%

Gender

39.5%

60.5%

Male39.5%

Female60.5%

Race & ethnicity

96.7%

White96.7%

Hispanic4.9%

Education (25+)

42%

42.6%

No HS diploma8.5%

HS diploma42%

Some college6.8%

Bachelor's+42.6%

Housing tenure

41.8%

58.2%

Owner41.8%

Renter58.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Spring Branch, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$140,333 → $162,944

up 16.1%

Population

154 → 243

up 57.8%

Renter share

57.7% → 58.2%

+0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

40.9% → 42.6%

+1.7 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $140,333 in 2021 to $162,944 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 154 to 243 between 2021 and 2024, a 57.8% change.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Spring Branch on your salary?

At $1,806/mo, how Spring Branch rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 23.2% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 32.6% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 28.3% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 15.9% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 12.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 34.9% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 38.6% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 31.3% income

stretched

Local insights

Tips for renters in Spring Branch

About renting in Spring Branch, TX

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Spring Branch is $1,806/mo as of October 2026.

At 13% of local median household income ($162,944/yr), Spring Branch ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Spring Branch?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,806/mo in Spring Branch. The local median household income is $162,944/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Spring Branch?

Rent in Spring Branch has risen 5.7% over the past year.

How does Spring Branch rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Spring Branch is one of the pricier among Texas cities for rent, ranking #74 of 257 tracked cities at $1,806/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Spring Branch changed +5.7%, against a typical +1.0% across the 224 Texas cities Zillow tracks.