Big Spring, Texas · ZIP 79720

Big Spring — ZIP 79720

Big Spring (79720) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $147K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share26%

Property crime share74%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency38%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100

Typical home value$147K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$147K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

994

Violent Crime

225

Property Crime

769

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Howard County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
WASHINGTON EL	03–04	489	43%	41%
BIG SPRING H S	09–12	982	35%	34%
BIG SPRING INT	05–06	522	35%	41%
MARCY EL	01–02	513	Not reported	Not reported
MOSS EL	PK–KG	380	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

30,432

Median Income

$69K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

37.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79720 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 79720 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79720 is approximately $147K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 79720 in Big Spring has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.