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Magnolia, TX Area Guide

Enjoy the relaxed pace of small-town Texas life.

Small Town Airport Commuter Nature Parks Forests Lakes

Roughly one hour northwest of downtown Houston in the Texas timberlands, Magnolia makes a great home for folks who want room to breathe without being too far from the city. Residents of Magnolia enjoy close access to southeast Texas’ natural beauty, with Unity Park and The Stroll near the city center and dozens of forests and lakes in the surrounding region. The city limits comprise a very small area with fewer than 2,000 residents, but the Magnolia community stretches much farther out into Montgomery County and includes well over 100,000 people. The reasonable proximity to Houston and George Bush Intercontinental Airport makes Magnolia an appealing rental option for commuters, and fifteen colleges and universities lie within an hour’s drive as well. In the fall, Magnolia sees many out-of-town travelers passing through on their way to the nearby Texas Renaissance Festival, a huge affair held just six miles up the road from downtown.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Magnolia, TX is $1,021 for a studio, $1,271 for one bedroom, $1,662 for two bedrooms, and $2,118 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Magnolia has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,271/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$2,346/month
1,944 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,703/month
1,474 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Magnolia, TX is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

33 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Magnolia Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

Magnolia Sixth Grade Campus

Public

Grades 6

504 Students

Bear Branch Sixth Grade Campus

Public

Grades 6

458 Students

Magnolia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Magnolia West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kleb Woods Nature Preserve

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.