The town of Balch Springs lays 10 miles southeast of Dallas easily accessed via Interstate 635 between I-20 and US Highway 175. Balch Springs was founded in 1870 by John Balch who literally discovered 3 springs in the area. One of these springs never ran dry. In 1953, Balch Springs was incorporated, with a mayor-council form of...
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The town of Balch Springs lays 10 miles southeast of Dallas easily accessed via Interstate 635 between I-20 and US Highway 175. Balch Springs was founded in 1870 by John Balch who literally discovered 3 springs in the area. One of these springs never ran dry. In 1953, Balch Springs was incorporated, with a mayor-council form of government, in order to avoid annexation by Dallas. The site encompassed sections of Rylie, Kleberg, Five Points, Zipp City, Jonesville, Balch Springs, and Triangle.
Today, Balch Springs is a thriving suburb of Dallas with a diverse population of just under 20,000, according to the 2000 census. Balch Springs boasts a number of manufacturers, a library and even its own newspaper with the median family income coming in at under $40,000. Most residents commute to work.
The children of Balch Springs are educated by either the Mesquite Independent School District [MISD] or the Dallas Independent School District [DISD]. Literally, each district represents one half of the town. Southwest Balch Springs reports to DISD, while Northeast sections are served by MISD. There is one private school, The Balch Springs Christian Academy that serves students Kindergarten through Grade 12.
In August 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Balch Springs, TX was $72,834. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
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