Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
13%
Tomball
Tomball, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,245
Population
108,101
Renter Mix
27% Rent
An active, family-friendly community awaits in the Houston metro area
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Charming
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Small Business
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Park-Like
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Tomball is a thriving suburb in the Houston metropolitan area that’s known for its family-friendly atmosphere, neighborhood parks, good public schools, and close-knit community. Tomball is home to Jerry Matheson Park, the Theis Attaway Nature Center, the Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza, and more. From hospitals to shopping centers, this suburb has everything you’d need without having to leave town. Charming storefronts await in Downtown Tomball that house small businesses like restaurants, specialty shops, art galleries, a community center, a live music venue, and more. Tomball sits about 30 miles northwest of Downtown Houston, so residents can easily travel into the city for work or leisure.
Explore the City
The Treehouse Cafe is a quirky spot in the Karen area to grab some comfort food.
Patrons sit inside Half Baked Goodness near Karen.
Texas pride is evident when you drive throughout the neighborhoods in Karen.
Cypress Hill encourages a healthy lifestyle with several scenic walking trails.
The unique beauty of the area makes residents of Lakewood proud to call this neighborhood home.
Cherry Street Antiques offers Tomball residents blasts from the past with high quality antiques.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$97,453
Average: $120,920
Education
32,695
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
54,944
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tomball has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
28%
Other Education
72%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Tomball, TX is $1,239 for one bedroom, $1,523 for two bedrooms, and $2,010 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tomball has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,239/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$2,681/month
2,160 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,502/month
1,860 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,806/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Tomball, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Canyon Pointe Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
787 Students
Willow Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
752 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
892 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
871 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
788 Students
Willow Wood Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
834 Students
Grand Lakes Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
969 Students
Public
Grades K-12
54 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
828 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
337 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,992 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,801 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
57 Students
Public
Grades K-12
54 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kleb Woods Nature Preserve
- Little Cypress Creek Preserve
- Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
- Hundred Acre Wood Preserve
- Fallen Warriors Memorial
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.