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Balch Springs, Texas, in Dallas county, is 3 miles SW of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 11 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dallas metropolitan area. Balch Springs contains a population of approximately 19,375.
In Balch Springs, about 49% of adults are married. Balch Springs has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.
Approximately 37% of Balch Springs is non-white. Balch Springs offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
In 2000, Balch Springs had a median family income of $38,750.
Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Balch Springs.
Balch Springs has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Balch Springs, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Balch Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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