What are the schools like in Tomball, TX?

Tomball is served primarily by TOMBALL ISD. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Tomball?

The median household income in Tomball, TX is $70,829 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Tomball, TX?

Tomball has an average high temperature of 63.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches.

Tomball, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Tomball, TX affordable or expensive?

Tomball's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tomball is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $291,100 and the median rent is $1,188 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Tomball, TX?

Tomball has a violent crime rate of 268.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1968.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tomball, TX a Good Place to Live?

Tomball is a small city of 12,630 in Texas, with a median household income of $70,829 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Tomball stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tomball is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Tomball city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Tomball's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tomball costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tomball, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$291,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,188	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,829	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Tomball's violent crime rate is 268.7 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

268.7 /100k

Property Crime

1968.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Tomball is served primarily by TOMBALL ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tomball, TX	National Avg
School District	TOMBALL ISD	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tomball sees average highs of 63.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tomball, TX
Average High — January	63.2°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tomball, TX	National Avg
Population	12,630	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stagecoach, TX 6 mi Pinehurst, TX 8 mi The Woodlands, TX 8 mi Magnolia, TX 11 mi Oak Ridge North, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Tomball

Tomball, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

77375 77377

Tomball vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomball, TX affordable or expensive?

Tomball's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tomball roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $291,100 and median rent is $1,188/month.

What is the crime rate in Tomball, TX?

Tomball's violent crime rate is 268.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1968.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tomball?

Public schools in Tomball are operated by TOMBALL ISD. The district has 12 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 32.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tomball, TX a good place to live?

Tomball, TX has a population of 12,630, a median household income of $70,829, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Tomball?

Tomball averages 63.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tomball?

Tomball, TX is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 77375, 77377.

What is the population of Tomball?

The population of Tomball, Texas is 12,630 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tomball?

Key numbers for living in Tomball: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $291,100, median household income $70,829, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tomball side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.