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Living in Tomball, TX
Explore Tomball and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.4 / 10
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Tomball at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population13,655
Median Household Income$78,562
Median Home Value$364,300
Median Gross Rent$1,226
Median Age37.7
Average Household Size2.5
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home19.8%
Homeownership51.9%
Housing Vacancy6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Tomball is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Tomball and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Tomball
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$364,300
Median Gross Rent$1,226
Homeownership51.9%
Housing Vacancy6.3%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Tomball, TX
Median Household Income$78,562
Unemployment3.3%
Work From Home19.8%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Tomball and how households are structured
Population13,655
Median Age37.7
Average Household Size2.5
Tomball is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Tomball
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Tomball point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.2°F
Average Winter Low42.7°F
Annual Rainfall50.9 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Tomball
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Tomball & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Tomball spans Harris and Montgomery counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Tomball especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Tomball shows a population of about 13,655. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Harris County and Montgomery County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Tomball with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Tomball, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.