Living in Tomball, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tomball · Census data 2020–2024
Tomball has 13,655 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $78,562 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $364,300, the median rent is $1,226/month.
Tomball at a glance
- Population
- 13,655
- Median age
- 37.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $78,562State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $364,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,226/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 51.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Tomball a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tomball
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tomball the median home value is $364,300, 9% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,226 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,496 a month in housing costs.
Tomball median household income
The median household income in Tomball is $78,562 and the income per person is $45,630. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Tomball: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,565
- Owner-occupied
- 51.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.1%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.52
Tomball demographics
- Population
- 13,655
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 5,213
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tomball ›
Education in Tomball
35.9% of adults 25 and older in Tomball have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tomball
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Tomball vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball | 13,655 | $78,562 | $364,300 | $1,226 |
| Stagecoach | 637 | $107,344 | $435,100 | — |
| Pinehurst | 4,266 | $61,832 | $271,600 | $731 |
| The Woodlands | 121,002 | $140,701 | $511,700 | $1,822 |
| Magnolia | 4,068 | $78,605 | $322,800 | $1,121 |
| Oak Ridge North | 3,034 | $109,167 | $302,900 | $2,315 |
| Shenandoah | 3,705 | $61,833 | $395,200 | $1,418 |
| Jersey Village | 7,817 | $79,750 | $346,900 | $1,458 |
| Spring | 68,580 | $88,997 | $231,500 | $1,711 |
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What is the median household income in Tomball, TX?
The median household income in Tomball is $78,562, about the same as the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Tomball?
The median home value in Tomball is $364,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Tomball?
The median gross rent in Tomball is $1,226 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Tomball, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Tomball?
The median age in Tomball is 37.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Tomball?
The average commute to work in Tomball is 33 minutes; 19.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tomball?
The unemployment rate in Tomball is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tomball?
35.9% of adults in Tomball have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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