Why Live in Tomball
Tomball is home to just over 12,000 people and is positioned between Houston’s outermost loop and the rural villages beyond the city. Named after Thomas Henry Ball, the "Father of the Port of Houston," Tomball first grew as a railroad town and later boomed when the Tomball Oil Field opened in the 1930s. Today, Tomball is primarily a commuter city for locals working downtown. It also offers a lively Main Street shopping and dining district and one of the best school districts in the region. “It’s a quaint town,” Lisa Carswell, a lifelong Tomball local and the owner of Carswell Real Estate Co. “People still feel like it’s a country-type atmosphere. It just feels like home.” The Tomball Independent School District holds an A-plus rating from Niche and is also ranked the top school district in Harris County. The district has multiple notable schools, including Tomball Memorial High School and Tomball Star Academy, which earn an A-plus and A grade on Niche, respectively, for outstanding programs in academics, fine arts and athletics. Tomball is also home to one of six Lone Star College campuses throughout Greater Houston. The median home price in Tomball sits at around $380,000, higher
Home Trends in Tomball, TX
On average, homes in Tomball, TX sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Tomball, TX over the last 12 months is $409,900, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$409,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$248,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$185
Number of Homes for Sale
179
Last 12 months Home Sales
1,225
Median List Price
$438,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%