Tomball Apartments for Rent

Tomball, Texas

Tomball is located northwest of Houston, Texas, and although it's changing, Tomball tends to have more space for residents with large property lots, horses, etc. than any community within a similar distance to Houston. It's about a 50 minute to an hour and a half drive into Houston, depending on traffic. The major transportation routes in and out of Tomball towards Houston are Interstate Highway 45, route 249, and route 290. It's next sizable neighbor is Spring to the east.

Tomball's population is about 30,000. The racial makeup is about 87% White, and 15% Hispanic, with a few others of scattered heritage. Tomball's residents range mostly in the economic range from lower to low-middle class. The average income for a household in Tomball is about $38,000. For a family, it's about $46,000. Tomball considers itself a very family oriented and friendly community.

Apartments and Neighborhoods in Tomball

Your choice of location will mainly depend on how important it is to you to get close to route 249/Tomball Parkway. Cobble Creek on Lawrence Street, and Park at Spring Creek on State Highway are both right on 249. Other options include Fountains of Tomball on Village Square Road, Hickory Hill on Hicks Street, Dartford Square on Cherry Street, and Oak Bend Place on Baker Drive. You might also want to consider rental options in neighboring Spring.

Things to Do in Tomball

A seven story museum on Pine Street houses many historical artifacts, such as one of the oldest surviving cotton gins in Texas, a farm museum, a log cabin, and the historic 1905 Trinity Evangelical Church, all considered important parts of Tomball's history. For a little culture, try the Regional Arts Center of Tomball, which features plays, music, and other entertainment, all put on and organized by volunteers. Every year one of their fundraisers is The Royal Arts Ball.