salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,720 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 264 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tomball?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tomball
| Size | Tomball | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,193 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,149 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,505 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,942 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,362 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tomball overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Tomball, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tomball
Life in Tomball
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tomball?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $860 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $364,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $36,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tomball, TX?
Renting in Tomball costs a median of about $1,668 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Tomball?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,720 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tomball cheap or expensive?
Tomball is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $84,729. It ranks 264th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tomball?
The median homeowner in Tomball pays $5,341 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.
Is Tomball more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Tomball?
The median home value in Tomball is $364,300, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
13,655 people live in Tomball. Numbers are typical (middle) values.