At a Glance
Median Income
$71,426
$37,949 per capita
Home Value
$306,400
Zillow: $358,382
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
383/100K
4,691/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Tomball Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tomball's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tomball a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tomball residents earn a median household income of $71,426 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,949. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 Tomball is $306,400 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,382. Median rent is $1,206/month, with 35.3% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Tomball reports 383 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,691/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Tomball hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tomball 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
Population13,032
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density999/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,426
Per Capita$37,949
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A
Home Value$306,400
Rent$1,206
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$358,382
Housing Units5,143
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent383/100K
Property4,691/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault178/100K
Burglary571/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation186 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Tomball was founded in 1907.
The median home in Tomball was built in 1990.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.3% 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.
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