KingHussein, 1977
Tomball’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 668 in 1940, 12,341 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1977 and 5 maps from 1916 on.
- 1907Tomball is settled
Population
15,768
2025 Census estimate · +28.1% since 2020
Typical home
$356K
−1.3% in a year
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
37.7
years
Jobs based here
15,293
A job hub
TownGrade
B−
#209 of 640 in TX
Is Tomball a good place to live?
Tomball grades B− overall, ranked 209th of 640 in Texas, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its schools rank ahead of 91% of Texas towns. On the other side, homes are expensive, about $356K for a typical one and 4.3 times the Houston metro’s $82K median household income. Tomball’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, above both Texas’ towns (25 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Tomball has 1 place on the National Register.
What makes Tomball stand out
Where Tomball beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here15,293
Residents who work6,643
Work
2.3 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 95% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
TOMBALL ISD schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tomball El | PK–4 | 668 |
| St. Anne Catholic School | PK–8 | 340 |
| Great Oak School | PK–8 | 130 |
SchoolsA
#19 of the 642 Texas towns we grade for schools
NCES · EDFacts.
A growing town
Tomball has grown 47% since 2010
10,753 counted in 2010 and 12,341 in 2020; an estimated 15,768 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 28.1% since 2020, after 14.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Tomball grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Tomball is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →SafetyC−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →HealthHCA Houston Healthcare Tomball 0.5 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listB−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 8.9 of 20; 6.6% of households have no car; 0.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 1% conserved landCOpen →History14 notable people born hereDOpen →Civic life2.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 95° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market53 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 37.7–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Tomball: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Tomball, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Texas13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Tomball water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrontier Waste SolutionsTrash haulerTown site
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 hereHarris County Early Voting ClerkHarris County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2026
ZIP codes77375, 7737777375 95% · 77377 5%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 Tomball.
Tomball has schools in the top 5% of Texas, draws workers from Houston and beyond and has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About two in five of Tomball’s working residents commute to Houston
15,293 jobs are based in Tomball, 2.3 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 11,574 in 2013 to 15,293.
Most working residents leave Tomball for work: only 12% work in town. Since 2013, Tomball has added 3,719 jobs, to 15,293 in 2023. The top destinations are Houston (39%), The Woodlands (4%) and Conroe (2%).
12%work in town
| Tomball | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Tomball12%
Houston39%
The Woodlands4%
Conroe2%
Dallas2%
18 mi
median commute distance
15,293
jobs based in Tomball
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 50% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsA
For schools, Tomball earns an A
Its A ranks #19 of the 642 Texas towns we grade for schools. Its A for schools comes with a D for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $356K.
Its public schools are run by Tomball ISD. Three of its 13 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
91%of TX districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball IntLargest public middle schoolGrades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 | 1,179 | A− |
| Tomball H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,227 | A+ |
| Tomball Star AcademyTop results in townGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 402 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
SafetyC−
Tomball reports more crime per resident than 78% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 401 to 357 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
The property crime rate in Tomball is 19.1 per 1,000 residents.
22%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Tomball | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 19.1 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.3 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Tomball3.3
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Tomball19.1
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
22nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
23rd
percentile among TX towns
53
violent crimes reported in 2025
304
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
#226for trails in TX
| Tomball | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
0.8%
conserved · 70 of 8,442 acres
5.1 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza | 0.4 mi | 5 |
| 2. Broussard Community Park | — | 17 |
| 3. Matheson Park | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HealthB+
Residents of Tomball are healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Tomball beats the Texas average on 12 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 23% of Tomball adults get no exercise outside work.
71%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Tomball | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 30% | 25% |
| No health insurance, 18–64 (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 8.1% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 18% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
31 measures vs. Texas
12 better13 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Tomball | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13.8% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 14% | 19.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 6.1% |
HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
0.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
74th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Tomball has mild winters and hot summers
January nights average 42.1°, milder than in 95% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 94.2°.
Tomball has warm winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. Tomball’s January low is 42°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
95°summer high
| Tomball | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 42°F | 37°F | 22°F |
| July high | 94°F | 95°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter44–65°
Spring59–80°
Summer73–94°
Fall59–81°
Dec 3
typical first frost
Feb 19
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Tomball earns a D
52% of households own their home in Tomball. The typical Tomball home is worth about $356,000, down 1.3% in a year, 20% above the Texas typical home.
$356KZillow home value
| Tomball | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 52% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,226 a month | $1,206 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Tomball$356K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
53
days on market
97.4%
sale-to-list price
−1.3%
value change, 1 year
23
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Who lives here
Older than Texas overall
People 65 and older are 20% of residents (13% statewide). Tomball has grown 28% since 2020, to 15,768 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 34% across Texas.
37.7median age · TX 35.6
| Tomball | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 23% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 14% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 26% | 22% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
TomballTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma10%
High school22%
Some college24%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
About 86 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.1 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Tomball | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.5% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.5% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.7% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.1% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.3% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.5% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.6% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.9% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.8% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.8% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.1% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Tomball
129 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 16 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 129 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Tomball.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
129
paid flood claims since 1983
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 56 attractions →Daikin Park and 45 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Tomball. Close and well known come first.
Big draw28 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
28 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
28 mi MuseumRothko Chapel
29 mi Stadium & arenaShell Energy Stadium
30 mi Stadium & arenaTDECU StadiumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain · Shell Energy Stadium: HDFC PR, CC BY-SA 4.0 · TDECU Stadium: Brian Reading, CC BY-SA 4.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tomball
20pages on Tomball
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 91% of TX districts · 13 schoolsSafetyC−3.3 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than TX on 12 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$356K typical home · down 1.3% in a yearWork & commuteB+$79K median household income · 15,293 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 51% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Tomball
Lone Star College SystemCommunity college · Public · The Woodlands10.1 mi$3,330 in-state tuitionGrace School of TheologyUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Conroe11.7 mi$7,720 tuitionCommonwealth Institute of Funeral ServiceCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Houston13.5 mi$15,313 tuition
About 7 of every 100 Tomball residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 14,492 people come to Tomball for work
Where Tomball’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
15,293jobs based in Tomball
12%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Tomball
14 notable people were born in Tomball.
D
Dave SmithMajor League Baseball pitcher (California Angels) · born 1957About Tomball
City in Texas, United States
Tomball ( TOM-bawl, locally [ˈtʰɑmbɒʊ̯]) is a city in Harris County in the U.S. state of Texas, a part of the Houston metropolitan area. The population was 12,341 at the 2020 U.S. census. In 1907, the community of Peck was renamed Tomball for local congressman Thomas Henry Ball, who had a major role in the development of the Port of Houston.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1907
- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 187 ft
- ZIP code
- 77375, 77377
Tomball’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Tomball.
HoustonTomball
How the neighbors grade
Questions about Tomball
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tomball, TX a good place to live?
Tomball grades B− overall, better than 46% of U.S. towns and #209 of 640 in Texas. It grades B+ for health, C− for safety and A for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Tomball, 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 D.
What is Tomball, TX known for?
14 notable people were born here, including Nneka Ogwumike and Chiney Ogwumike.