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Tomball, TX


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Tomball, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women69
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income57
People in Middle Class or Better58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work35
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built109
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime33

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