Tomball, TX

Tomball, Texas

Tomball, Texas, in Harris county, is 8 miles SW of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Houston, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 9,089 people lived in Tomball.

The People and Families of Tomball

In Tomball, about 47% of adults are married.

In Tomball, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tomball had a median family income of $45,764.

Political Inclinations

Tomball residents donated more money ($34,745) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Tomball Housing

An estimated 43% of living spaces in Tomball are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in Tomball, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Tomball, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Tomball strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 19%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Tomball, TX

Comparing Tomball to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Tomball Almanac

Tomball Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tomball Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tomball, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tomball Hospitals

TOMBALL REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
605 HOLDERRIETH
(281) 351-1623
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Tomball

Wal-Mart in Tomball

Tomball High Schools (2004)

TOMBALL H S
30330 QUINN RD
281-357-3220
Serves 2,478 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

COMQUEST ACADEMY
612 MALONE
281-516-0611
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 83 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

TOMBALL J J A E P CAMPUS
221 W MAIN ST
281-357-3100
A Non-traditional School
Serves 2 students.

TOMBALL ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION CENT
1302 KEEFER ST
281-357-3281
A Non-traditional School

Tomball Colleges

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