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Tomball, TX

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An active, family-friendly community awaits in the Houston metro area

Suburban Family-Friendly Charming Small Business Park-Like

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Tomball, TX is $1,225 for one bedroom, $1,541 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tomball has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,225/month
728 Sq Ft
House
$2,813/month
434 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,749/month
708 Sq Ft
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Transportation

30

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

36

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

Wildwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

871 Students

10
out of 10

Canyon Pointe Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

787 Students

10
out of 10

Willow Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

752 Students

10
out of 10

Mahaffey Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

892 Students

8
out of 10

Tomball Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

827 Students

8
out of 10

Willow Wood J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

834 Students

10
out of 10

Tomball J High School

Public

Grades 7-8

828 Students

6
out of 10

Tomball Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,992 Students

8
out of 10

Tomball High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,801 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kleb Woods Nature Preserve
  • Little Cypress Creek Preserve
  • Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
  • Hundred Acre Wood Preserve
  • Fallen Warriors Memorial

Commuter Rail

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 2025.