SanJacinto Watershed, 2006
Magnolia’s story
133 years in pictures
Census counts: 315 in 1970, 2,359 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1985 on.
- 1893Magnolia is settled
MagnoliaTX
A town of 8,095, settled in 1893.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Stedil · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
8,095
2025 Census estimate · +169.6% since 2020
Typical home
$359K
−2.1% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
32.7
years
Jobs based here
4,243
A job hub
TownGrade
B+
#73 of 640 in TX
Is Magnolia a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Magnolia grades B+ overall, 73rd among Texas's 640 graded towns. The median household earns $79K. It reports less crime per resident than 77% of U.S. towns. The catch is cost: homes are expensive, about $359K for a typical one and 4.4 times the Houston metro’s $82K median household income. Magnolia’s January low is 41°F, above both the Texas town median (37°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). The biggest park or preserve is Unity Park, at 26 acres.
What makes Magnolia stand out
Where Magnolia beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here4,243
Residents who work1,825
Work
2.3 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 96% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Magnolia0.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
SafetyA−
80% less violent crime than TX
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Magnolia6.2
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical TX town3.3
Civic lifeB+
88% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Texas town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
A growing town
Magnolia has grown 356% since 2010
1,393 counted in 2010 and 2,359 in 2020; an estimated 8,095 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 169.6% since 2020, after 69.3% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Magnolia grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Magnolia is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →SafetyA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →HealthHCA Houston Healthcare Tomball 10.8 miles awayBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.4 of 20; 13% of households have no car; 3.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 3% conserved landBOpen →History4 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life6.2 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 95° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market60 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 32.7; 27% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Magnolia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Magnolia, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Texas13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Magnolia water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Magnolia’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Early Voting ClerkMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2024
ZIP codes77354, 7735577354 63% · 77355 37%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Magnolia.
Magnolia draws workers from The Woodlands and beyond, fares better on crime within Texas than nationally and has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in three of Magnolia’s working residents commute to Houston
4,243 jobs are based in Magnolia, 2.3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 3,155 in 2013 to 4,243.
Most working residents leave Magnolia for work: only 7% work in town. Magnolia’s average trip to work is 31 minutes. Jobs based in Magnolia grew to 4,243 in 2023, 1,088 more than in 2013.
7%work in town
| Magnolia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Magnolia7%
Houston33%
The Woodlands5%
Conroe4%
Tomball3%
26 mi
median commute distance
4,243
jobs based in Magnolia
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 59% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Magnolia’s public schools outperform 66% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Magnolia ISD. Two of its 7 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Magnolia West H S, with 2,356 students.
66%of TX districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia IntLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 | 1,154 | B |
| Magnolia West H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 2,356 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
#198for trails in TX
| Magnolia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
2.9%
conserved · 95 of 3,258 acres
2.2 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Unity Park | 0.8 mi | 26 |
| 2. Sullivan Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyA−
Magnolia’s grade for safety is an A−
At 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, it reports less crime than 91% of Texas’s graded towns. Violent crime is rare: 3 reported in 2025, 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
The property crime rate in Magnolia is 5.4 per 1,000 residents.
77%of U.S. towns report more crimeA−Safety Grade
| Magnolia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5.4 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.7 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Magnolia0.7
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Magnolia5.4
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
77th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
91st
percentile among TX towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
22
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Magnolia faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 71% of U.S. communities. Since 1985, 11 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Magnolia.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
11
paid flood claims since 1985
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C−
Magnolia’s grade for cost of living is a C−
The typical value, about $359K, is 8% below its August 2022 peak.
The typical Magnolia home is worth about $359,000, down 2.1% in a year, 21% above the Texas typical home. 64% of Magnolia households own their home.
$359KZillow home value
| Magnolia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,121 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Magnolia$359K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
60
days on market
95.3%
sale-to-list price
−2.1%
value change, 1 year
26
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Magnolia
January nights average 41.4°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 94.3°.
Magnolia has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter43–64°
Spring58–79°
Summer73–94°
Fall59–81°
Dec 2
typical first frost
Feb 24
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More young adults than Texas overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 32% of residents (24% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 31% of residents (38% statewide). Magnolia has grown 170% since 2020, to 8,095 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 13% of residents are 65 or older in Magnolia.
32.7median age · TX 35.6
| Magnolia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 24% | 26% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 27% | 23% | 29% |
MagnoliaTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school28%
Some college26%
Associate’s14%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
56% women, 44% men
About 77 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±4.8 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Magnolia | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.9% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 20.3% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.1% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 8.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.2% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.1% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.4% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.4% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.4% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.4% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.5% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HealthB
Magnolia is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Magnolia beats the Texas average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
61%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Magnolia | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 74% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 37% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Texas
2 better26 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Magnolia | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.8% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 16.9% | 19.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.4% | 12.5% |
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
10.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
69th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Magnolia
20pages on Magnolia
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 66% of TX districts · 7 schoolsSafetyA−0.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than TX on 2 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$359K typical home · down 2.1% in a yearWork & commuteA−$79K median household income · 4,243 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 29% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Magnolia
About 2 of every 100 Magnolia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 4,111 people come to Magnolia for work
Where Magnolia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4,243jobs based in Magnolia
7%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Magnolia
4 notable people were born in Magnolia.
About Magnolia
City in Texas, United States
Magnolia is a city in southwestern Montgomery County, Texas, United States within the Houston metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,359. It is named for the magnolia trees that grow in the area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1968
- Area
- 2.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 269 ft
- ZIP code
- 77353, 77354, 77355
Magnolia’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Magnolia.
PinehurstMagnolia
How the neighbors grade
Pinehurst reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Magnolia with a neighbor →
Questions about Magnolia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Magnolia, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Magnolia grades B+ overall, better than 71% of U.S. towns and #73 of 640 in Texas. It grades B for health, A− for safety and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Magnolia, TX expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.
What is Magnolia, TX known for?
4 notable people were born here, including Nick Mitchell and Jordan Groshans.