Spring, TX Eviction Risk Score Harris County · Texas · Population 67,103

Spring, TX has an eviction risk score of 1.2 out of 10, placing it in the very low-risk tier for landlords operating in Harris County and the state of Texas. The score combines local political climate, court disposition patterns, cost-of-eviction estimates, tenant organizing strength, and the likelihood of new tenant-protective legislation in the next legislative cycle.

Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates show median gross rent as a percentage of household income is 26.5% — a core driver of eviction filings, because households above 30% of income on rent are statistically more likely to miss a payment after any income shock. Median gross rent in Spring is $1,656/month. About 25.2% of occupied units here are renter-occupied.

Economic stress: poverty rate 8.1%, unemployment 5.6%. Higher values correlate with higher eviction filing rates and longer court timelines.

Political climate: In 2020, Harris County voted Democratic by 13.3 points — classified as moderately tenant-leaning for purposes of rent-control or just-cause expansion risk.

What this score means for landlords

At 1.2/10, Spring is a lower-risk environment. Standard screening, documented notices, and prompt action on non-payment typically resolve quickly. Still follow your state's specific notice and service requirements.

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