Balch Springs, TX 75180 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Balch Springs, TX—75180

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$222,000

5.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$70,700

51.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

15.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.7%

Median Rent

$1,730

0.6% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,250

9.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,480

3.8% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,800

4.7% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Balch Springs, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Balch Springs, TX is $222,000, with a year-over-year change of -5.1%. This indicates that home prices in Balch Springs, TX are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$222,000	-5.1%
Single Family	$222,000	-4.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Balch Springs, TX

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Balch Springs, TX is $1,730, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Balch Springs, TX is 1-bedrooms: $1,220, 2-bedrooms: $1,510, 3-bedrooms: $1,810, 4-bedrooms: $1,930. The most common rental property sizes in Balch Springs, TX are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 31.3% and 29.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,730	$1,730
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,220
2 Bed Rent	$1,480	$1,510
3 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,810
4 Bed Rent	$1,780	$1,930

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.8%

1 Bedroom

29.3%

2 Bedrooms

27.4%

3 Bedrooms

31.3%

4 Bedrooms

3.6%

5+ Bedrooms

3.5%

Property Listings — Balch Springs, TX

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Balch Springs, TX is 39. This is a increase of 15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 38.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$279,000	1.0%
Listing Count	53	17.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	17.0%
Days on Market	39	15.0%

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Demographics — Balch Springs, TX

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Balch Springs, TX has a population of 27,000, which has increased by 13.9% over the past 5 years. Balch Springs, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 11.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	27,000	13.9%
% Under 18	27.6%	-22.0%
% Seniors	10.7%	69.8%
% WFH	8.4%	1,580.0%
% w/ College Degree	11.3%	85.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Balch Springs, TX is a predominantly hispanic area, with 51.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 9.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Balch Springs, TX is black, making up 33.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 22.6% of the population in Balch Springs, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 19.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	14.4%	-30.4%
% Black	33.8%	59.4%
% Hispanic	51.1%	-9.7%
% Asian	0.1%	-90.9%
% Foreign Born	22.6%	-19.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Balch Springs, TX

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 136 mortgage originations in Balch Springs, TX, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 79.0%, with 50.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Balch Springs, TX. Investor activity is low, as 7.0% of loans were by investors. 20.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	136
% Conventional Loans	72.0%
% Government Loans	28.0%
% Investor Loans	7.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	20.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Balch Springs, TX

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Balch Springs, TX under the Section 8 program is 15.1%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Balch Springs, TX, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	424
Total Units Section 8	424
% Rentals under Section 8	15.1%
% Occupied Section 8	79.1%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$110	$1,250	$1,360
2 Bedroom	$120	$1,480	$1,600
3 Bedroom	$200	$1,800	$2,000
4 Bedroom	$800	$1,780	$2,580

Balch Springs, TX—75180

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Balch Springs, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Balch Springs, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Balch Springs, TX

Demographics — Balch Springs, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Balch Springs, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Balch Springs, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Balch Springs, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Balch Springs, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.4
Median Home Price	$222,000
Median Household Income	$70,700

Balch Springs, TX—75180

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Balch Springs, TX

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Balch Springs, TX

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Balch Springs, TX

Demographics — Balch Springs, TX

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Balch Springs, TX

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Balch Springs, TX

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Balch Springs, TX

Home Price to Income Ratio

Balch Springs, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Southeast Dallas, Dallas, TX

Mesquite, TX

Mesquite, TX

Pleasant Grove, Dallas, TX

East Dallas, Dallas, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

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