Spring, Texas

Welcome to Spring – Where History Meets Modern Living

Spring is a charming, fast-growing community famous for its historic homes, landmark buildings, and the beloved Old Town Spring shopping district.

Home to 62,569 residents (2025), Spring offers a perfect blend of small-town character and big-city access — just 24 miles north of downtown Houston and minutes from The Woodlands.

Conveniently located along I-45, the Hardy Toll Road, and Grand Parkway, Spring is surrounded by nature preserves, top schools, and booming economic growth.

Things to Do in Spring

• Wander Old Town Spring – 150+ shops, restaurants, and the famous ghost tours
• Texas Crawfish & Music Festival – huge annual event every April
• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor SplashTown – Texas-sized waterpark fun
• Corkscrew BBQ – legendary red-oak smoked brisket
• Autumn Art & Texas Wine Festival + “Home for the Holidays” in December
• Hiking & fishing in the 100 Acre Wood Preserve and Spring Creek Greenway
• Pundt Park – primitive canoe launch and equestrian trails

Best Restaurants in Spring

• Corkscrew BBQ
• Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen
• Wunsche Bros. Cafe & Saloon
• Bread Zeppelin
• JAX Burgers
• Granny Dee’s Kitchen
• Puffabelly’s Old Depot Restaurant
• El Palenque
• Louisiana Fish House

Schools & Real Estate (2025)

Schools: Served by the highly-rated Spring Independent School District (Spring ISD) — many campuses earning top marks.

Homes: $200K – $1M+
Median price ~$388,329 (2025), average price per sq ft ~$153.27.
Popular communities: Gleannloch Farms, Windrose, Northgate Ranch, Champion Forest, and new construction everywhere.

Architectural styles: Traditional, farmhouse, modern, and golf-course estates.

What Is Spring Known For?

Spring is best known for Old Town Spring — a preserved turn-of-the-century railroad town turned shopping & dining destination — and as the hometown of Olympic medalist Simone Biles, Grammy-nominated comedian Tig Notaro, and MLB legend Josh Beckett.

Quick Facts (2025)