The Thing about China Spring

I've written about China Spring TX in several of my Blog Posts, but what I would like to address are a few misconceptions about the area that I hear quite a bit.

Misconception 1 - Maybe not so much a misconception but mispronunciation. The city is named China Spring, not China Springs. No "s" involved. As I've heard and read, there is only ONE Spring in China Spring.

Misconception 2-it's too far to drive from China Spring to Waco. This is a good one. Since what is commonly called "China Spring" (living areas within the China Spring Independent School District) consists of the Unincorporated City of China Spring and portions of Waco and other areas as well, I am not sure how it's too far from Waco.

But let me elaborate even more. Sure, there are some pretty rural areas where it may take a few more minutes to drive to "town". I think this is what people mean when they say it's too far. Going to "town" or rather the main part of the City of Waco where shopping and other amenities are more abundant.

First of all, from the only stop light in "China Spring", it's only approximately 10 miles to I-35 which might get you to Baylor University in about 15 minutes. Of course if you are headed the other direction via Highway 6, you can get to the Richland Mall in only about 20 minutes after a short 15 mile drive. My point is that everything is NOT that far away. You can get nearly anywhere in "town" in about 20 minutes or less.

If you work at Pilgrim's Pride or L-3 or somewhere in that area, the commute is minus the drive of I-35. What a great plus!

Misconception 3-it's too expensive to buy a home in China Spring. Well that really depends on what you think expensive is. Yes, there are fewer homes on the market in the China Spring area marketed at lower prices than some areas, but there are affordable homes for sale. Like any area, you can't expect to get a castle for a bargain basement price. You have to be reasonable in your search.

Misconception 4-there is nothing in China Spring. Again, it's all in perception. Depends on what you want. China Spring is a growing area where businesses are filling in the empty spaces at a pretty brisk pace. Plenty of places to eat out, a medical and dental facility, banks and so on. However,one think that China Spring does not have as of yet is a Grocery store.

Basically, China Spring is a great Waco Community in which to live. I live here and love it. You should give it a try too.