Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Tomball, TX
About Tomball
Tomball is a historic railroad town (~16,500 residents; 2026 estimate 16,471) in northwestern Harris County. Founded along the rail line, it keeps a genuine small-town core — antiques shops, a farmers market and festival weekends on Main Street — while the surrounding area has grown into a major suburban corridor with the Tomball ISD's easy access to the Grand Parkway.
Home prices in Tomball
The median listing price in Tomball is $416,000.
Top places in Tomball
- Historic downtown Tomball — antiques shops and restaurants along Main Street.
- Railroad Depot Plaza — the restored depot at the heart of the old town.
- Tomball Museum Center — local history exhibits.
- Tomball Farmers Market — weekend market downtown.
- Main Street Crossing — live-music venue and restaurant.
- Spring Creek Park and Theis Attaway Nature Center — trails and nature preserves.
Commuting from Tomball
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; ~28 miles via SH 249/Tomball Parkway). The Energy Corridor is ~25–30 minutes south.
Schools in Tomball
Public schools: Tomball Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Tomball FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tomball, TX?
The median listing price in Tomball is $416,000. Median listing price · Realty.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Tomball, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–45 minutes (approximate; ~28 miles via SH 249/Tomball Parkway). The Energy Corridor is ~25–30 minutes south. - Which school district serves Tomball, TX?
Tomball is served by Tomball Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.