At a Glance
Median Income
$70,516
$46,507 per capita
Home Value
$285,200
Zillow: $362,873
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Magnolia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Magnolia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Magnolia a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Magnolia residents earn a median household income of $70,516 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,507. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Magnolia is $285,200 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,873. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Magnolia reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,773/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Magnolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Magnolia has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,230
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,516
Per Capita$46,507
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A
Home Value$285,200
Rent$1,172
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$362,873
Housing Units1,050
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,773/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary567/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation267 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Magnolia was founded in 1968.
The median home in Magnolia was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.