Our Community Is Ready For You
Located at the crossroads of I-20 and US Hwy 87, Big Spring is the county seat and the largest city in Howard County. The city’s population is young, diverse, and active in the workforce, with more male than female residents. A low cost of living, affordable housing, and low commute time are some of the many benefits of life in Big Spring.
28,187
Big Spring Population
36,664
Howard County Population
15 Min
Average Commute Time
58%-42%
Male-Female
34
Median Age
Big Spring is a highly affordable community. Not only does Big Spring have a much lower cost of living than the large Texas metro areas, but it is also less expensive than neighboring cities such as Midland, Odessa, and Abilene.
74.6
Cost of Living Index
Housing- 41.1
Median Home Cost- $120,300
Median Household Income- $54,988
Homeowners- 59.9%
Renters- 40.1%
Additional Demographic Data
DATA SOURCES: BestPlaces.net, Census.gov, and Oncor Energy.