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About
Life in Tomball
Tomball is a community of 13,032 people in Texas. The median household income is $78,562, median rent runs about $1,226 per month, and median home values are around $364,300. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Tomball at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
13.8%
Broadband Internet
89.6%
of households
Population Growth
+28.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics13.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Tomball: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Tomball, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.5%), and 17.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
19.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.9%
of households
Married Couples
46.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Tomball
In Tomball, rent runs 13% below the TX average, and home values are 28% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,341
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $355,729 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Tomball and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Tomball, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Tomball: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Tomball is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Tomball Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area
Commute33.4 min avg
How Tomball residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Tomball, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Tomball is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
344.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,955.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Tomball Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harris County, which includes Tomball, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73.1M |
| 2023 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.3M |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $34.1M |
| 2020 | 17 | Hail | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200.6M |
| 2018 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harris County, county-wide
Tomball is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, which includes Tomball, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Harris County, county-wide
Tomball is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Tomball has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
111
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
15
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 43°F | 3.53" |
| Feb | 68°F | 47°F | 2.70" |
| Mar | 74°F | 53°F | 3.36" |
| Apr | 80°F | 59°F | 3.83" |
| May | 87°F | 67°F | 4.94" |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 5.37" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 3.73" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 4.87" |
| Sep | 91°F | 70°F | 5.19" |
| Oct | 82°F | 60°F | 5.58" |
| Nov | 72°F | 50°F | 3.98" |
| Dec | 65°F | 44°F | 3.74" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Tomball
Tomball has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
14.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Lone Star Behavioral Health Cypress
Psychiatric · 5.6 mi away · Cypress
St Luke's Hospital at the Vintage
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Houston
Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Cypress
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Tomball
Tomball's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 35.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Tomball (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 45,188 students · in-state tuition $3,330 · 22% graduate · median earnings $44,187 (10 yrs after entry)
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
13.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 254 students · in-state tuition $15,313 · 62% graduate · median earnings $45,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 229 students · in-state tuition $7,720 · 32% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Tomball
Tomball has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Tomball
Lone Star College -Tomball Community Library
30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball
Cities Near Tomball
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Tomball FAQ
Is Tomball, Texas affordable?⌄
Tomball's median rent is $1,226/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $78,562/year. Median home value is $364,300.
Is Tomball, Texas safe?⌄
Tomball's violent crime rate was 345 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1956 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Tomball, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Tomball, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Tomball, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Tomball is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,226/month and median household income is $78,562/year. The median home value is $364,300. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Tomball, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Tomball is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from