How long is the commute from Tomball, TX?
Workers who live in Tomball, TX take an average of 33.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.4 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Tomball get to work
| Means of transportation | Tomball | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±6.9 points) | 70.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±4.0 points) | 10.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±6.1 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Tomball, the average commute is higher than in Harris County (29.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tomball, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Harris County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Harris County, Tomball ranks 5 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 270 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tomball
| Vehicles available | Tomball | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±2.7 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.7% (±6.3 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±5.7 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±5.4 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Tomball, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Harris County (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tomball
| Tomball | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±6.1 points) | 12.9% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±4.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±4.5 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tomball, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harris County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tomball
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomball | — | 33.4 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Stagecoach | 5.8 mi | 37.4 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pinehurst (community) | 8.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| The Woodlands | 8.5 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Magnolia | 11 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge North | 11 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shenandoah | 12 mi | 40.0 minutes (±18.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jersey Village | 14 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Spring | 14 mi | 33.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: The Woodlands, TX (27.0 minutes), Jersey Village, TX (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atascocita | 35.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 2 | Taylor Lake Village | 35.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Spring | 33.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Humble | 33.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Tomball | 33.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Barrett | 31.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Katy | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Highlands | 30.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | El Lago | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | South Houston | 30.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Aldine | 30.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 11 of 37 places in Harris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Tomball
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Tomball, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Tomball beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Tomball, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Tomball
How long is the average commute in Tomball?
Workers who live in Tomball, TX take an average of 33.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tomball without a car?
6.6% of households in Tomball have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tomball?
19.8% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Tomball worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomball city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomball city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tomball city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Tomball city, Texas (place:73316, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Tomball at a glance
- Median rent in Tomball
- Rent by bedrooms in Tomball
- Rent burden in Tomball
- Renters and owners in Tomball
- Income and affordability in Tomball
- Home values in Tomball
- Homeowner costs in Tomball
- Property taxes in Tomball
- Types of homes in Tomball
- Bedrooms in Tomball
- Age of homes in Tomball
- Vacancy rate in Tomball
- Heating fuel in Tomball
- Crime reported to police in Tomball
- Population growth in Tomball
- How long people stay in Tomball
- Crowding and facilities in Tomball
- Fair Market Rent in Tomball
- Texas landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Harris County
- Texas places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Texas