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How does Tomball compare with Harris County as a whole?

Built from Allen Markel's own listing data · Texas Premier Realty ·

Short answer

Tomball's median sale price of $370,000 over the last six months is above the $320,000 for Harris County as a whole (+16%). Months of inventory are 5.0 in Tomball against 5.1 countywide. Tomball addresses can also fall partly in other counties, so the county figure is a reference point, not a like-for-like comparison.

Side by side

Side by side, Median sale price, last 6 months: $370,000 in Tomball against $320,000 in Harris County; Median price per square foot, last 6 months: $167 in Tomball against $161 in Harris County; Months of inventory: 5.0 in Tomball against 5.1 in Harris County; Average cumulative days listed, active homes: 91 in Tomball against 106 in Harris County; Active homes with a price cut: 50% in Tomball against 42% in Harris County.

Using a county comparison

A county blends many different markets, so a community can sit above or below it for reasons that have little to do with how it compares with a specific alternative you have in mind. Compare the two areas you are actually choosing between. A Tomball average is a starting point, not a verdict on any one property, and the right move depends on your timeline, finances and the home itself. For a comparison of two areas in Tomball, talk to us to find the right option for your circumstances.

Tomball compared with Harris County
MeasureValue
Median sale price, last 6 months$370,000 in Tomball, $320,000 in Harris County
Median price per square foot, last 6 months$167 in Tomball, $161 in Harris County
Months of inventory5.0 in Tomball, 5.1 in Harris County
Average cumulative days listed, active homes91 in Tomball, 106 in Harris County
Active homes with a price cut50% in Tomball, 42% in Harris County
Sources: Allen Markel's listing database (AM MLS), as shown on the community page. Data refreshed 2026-09-30. (data as of September 30, 2026)

Common follow-up questions

Is all of Tomball in Harris County?

Tomball is assigned to Harris County on this site; a few communities also reach into a neighboring county.

Are the two columns measured the same way?

Yes, both come from the same listing data over the same periods.

Sources

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