Neighborhood in Tomball, Harris County

Living in Pine Meadows, Tomball

C+

2nd of 4areas in Tomball
Overall score 55 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tomball overall: C+

Pine Meadows is a neighborhood in Tomball, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Tomball. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.8 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,200
Median rent
$1,120
Median home value
$266,000
Household income
$59,000
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
43%
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What it's like to live in Pine Meadows

Pine Meadows is a neighborhood in Tomball with about 3,200 residents, homes built around 1993, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.

Our grade for Pine Meadows is C+. That puts it 2nd of 4 areas we grade in Tomball, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Pine Meadows

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Pine Meadows

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Pine Meadows report card

Each grade compares Pine Meadows with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,120, homes cost 4.5x income.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $59,000, 1.8% unemployed.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 345 violent crimes per 100k, 1,956 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C

    Average commute 27 min, 25% work from home.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    25% have a bachelor’s degree.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    19% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    43% of homes owner-occupied.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

Pine Meadows compared with Tomball

Better than Tomball

  • Average commute: 27 min18% lower than Tomball (33 min)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than Tomball (6.3%)
  • Median rent: $1,1209% lower than Tomball ($1,226)

Worse than Tomball

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%11 points lower than Tomball (36%)
  • Median household income: $59,00025% lower than Tomball ($78,562)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 43%9 points lower than Tomball (52%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ABernshausen ElementaryElementary, Klein ISD1.5 mi
  • BTomball IntermediateMiddle, Tomball ISD1.4 mi
  • ATomball High SchoolHigh, Tomball ISD2.5 mi

Cost of living in Pine Meadows

Median rent in Pine Meadows is $1,120 a month, 9% lower than the Tomball median. A household would need about $45,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $266,000, 27% lower than the Tomball median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,781 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTomballTexas
Median rent9% lower than Tomball$1,120$1,226$1,403
Median home value27% lower than Tomball$266,000$364,300$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Tomball4.5x4.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Tomball68%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Tomball43%52%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Tomball0%6.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tomball199319941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,781
Mortgage payment
$1,456
Property tax
$325
Median rent, for comparison
$1,120

Based on a $266,000 home in Pine Meadows, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereTomballTexas
Median household income25% lower than Tomball$59,000$78,562$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Tomball1.8%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than Tomball12%9.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points lower than Tomball25%36%34%
Average commute18% lower than Tomball27 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than Tomball25%20%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Tomball2.1%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Tomball89%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Pine Meadows

Under 1812%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6436%
65 and over34%
Race and ethnicity
White54%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black4.9%
Asian2.9%
Other or more than one race10%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Tomball

  1. 1ARaburn ReserveMedian rent $1,410
  2. 3C+Spring Creek EstatesMedian rent $1,340
  3. 4C-Copper CoveMedian rent $1,330

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BSoutheast HoustonHouston
  2. BSouth HurstHurst
  3. B-Southwest CanyonCanyon

Questions about Pine Meadows

Is Pine Meadows a good place to live?

Pine Meadows is a neighborhood in Tomball, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 4 areas we score in Tomball. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Pine Meadows?

Renters in Pine Meadows pay a median of $1,120 a month, 9% lower than the Tomball median. The median home is worth $266,000, 27% lower than the Tomball median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 4.6x across Tomball.

What schools serve Pine Meadows?

The closest rated public schools are Bernshausen Elementary (elementary, rated A), Tomball Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Tomball High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Pine Meadows name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.