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Magnolia, TX

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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 January 2025, the average apartment rent in Magnolia, TX is $938 for a studio, $1,210 for one bedroom, $1,671 for two bedrooms, and $2,124 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Magnolia has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,210/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$2,406/month
435 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,639/month
560 Sq Ft
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Transportation

25

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Cedric C Smith

Public

Grades PK-4

724 Students

10
out of 10

Tom R Ellisor Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

492 Students

9
out of 10

Decker Prairie Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

755 Students

8
out of 10

Bear Branch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

579 Students

8
out of 10

Nichols Sawmill Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

562 Students

8
out of 10

Magnolia J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,103 Students

6
out of 10

Bear Branch J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

1,076 Students

6
out of 10

Magnolia Sixth Grade Campus

Public

Grades 6

504 Students

Rating Unavailable

Bear Branch Sixth Grade Campus

Public

Grades 6

458 Students

Rating Unavailable

Magnolia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,248 Students

6
out of 10

Magnolia West High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,208 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kleb Woods Nature Preserve

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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