Big Spring City Property Records in Texas

Big Spring is the seat of Howard County, Texas, in West Texas along Interstate 20. Property documents are recorded by the Howard County Clerk at the courthouse in Big Spring, and include deeds, deeds of trust, liens and oil and gas instruments. The Howard County Appraisal District provides ownership, land size and appraised values for parcels in the city and county, with an online search. Taxes are collected by the Howard County Tax Assessor-Collector. The City of Big Spring issues building permits and enforces codes. Property lawsuits are heard in the Howard County Court at Law or District Court.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$70,532
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$138,800
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,573
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,009 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
63%
Population
Population:
24,769

Big Spring Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Big Spring and sorts it into two broad groups: violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime figures include murder, robbery, and assault, while property crime figures cover total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft.

The reported counts include 3 murders, 10 robberies, and 136 assaults. In the property category, there were 592 property crimes, including 129 burglaries and 64 motor vehicle thefts.

These figures show the volume of reported crime in Big Spring by offense type. Readers can use them to compare how often different kinds of offenses were reported in the city, including how the property crime total compares with the violent crime counts.

Robberies
Robberies:
10
Burglary
Burglary:
129
Murder
Murder:
3
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
64
Theft
Theft:
399
Assault
Assault:
136
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
13

What Is the Population Profile of Big Spring

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Spring's population. Hispanic residents are the largest group at 51% (12,587 people), followed by White residents at 39% (9,622) and Black residents at 6% (1,468). Smaller groups include residents of two or more races at 2% (594), and Asian, American Indian, other race, and Pacific Islander residents.

Hispanic
51%
12,587
White
39%
9,622
Black
6%
1,468
Two + Races
2%
594
Asian
1%
297
American Indian
0.36%
89
Other Race
0.32%
79
Pacific Islander
0.13%
33

Big Spring, Ratings Compared Across Texas B

Big Spring's ratings cover a range of quality-of-life categories, from lifestyle and amenities to cost, housing, and schools. The three highest-rated categories are Cost of Living (A), Weather (A), and Diversity (A). Other notable ratings include Access to Parks (A-), Housing (B+), and Jobs (B+), while Walkability (C+) and Health & Fitness (C-) received lower grades. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Big Spring.

Public Schools
Public Schools
C+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
A
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B-
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
C+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
C+

How Educated Is Big Spring

This section shows the highest level of education reached by Big Spring residents. Big Spring's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (34%), Below High School (21%), and Some College (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
34%
Below High School
21%
Some College
15%
Bachelor Degree
9%
Associate Degree
8%
Masters Degree
3%
Doctorate
0.73%

When Were Homes Built

This section shows when Big Spring's homes were built, grouped by construction period. Big Spring's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (37%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (35%) and 1980 - 1999 (11%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
37%
1940 - 1959
35%
1980 - 1999
11%
2000 - Present
11%
Before 1939
7%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

This section shows the distribution of Big Spring's homes by number of bedrooms. Big Spring's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (49%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (24%) and 1 Bedroom (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
49%
2 Bedrooms
24%
1 Bedroom
14%
4 Bedrooms
10%
No Bedrooms
2%
5 or More Bedrooms
0.74%

What Is the Average Age

This section shows the distribution of Big Spring's residents by age group. Big Spring's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 35 - 44 (17%), 25 - 34 (16%), and 45 - 54 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

35 - 44
17%
25 - 34
16%
45 - 54
13%
Under 10
13%
65 Plus
11%
55 - 64
11%
18 - 24
10%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Big Spring

Big Spring's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $138,800. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,009 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Big Spring's dynamic real estate landscape.

Big Spring Assessor Office

Howard County Tax Assessor-Collector

Street:
315 Main Street
City:
Big Spring
County:
Howard
State:
TX
Zip Code:
79721
Phone:
432-264-2232
Fax:
432-264-2282
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8AM - 5PM)

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