Neighborhood in Tomball, Harris County

Living in Raburn Reserve, Tomball

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1st of 4areas in Tomball
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Tomball overall: C+

Raburn Reserve is a neighborhood in Tomball, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Tomball. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (15 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
3,950
Median rent
$1,410
Median home value
$439,000
Household income
$154,000
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in Raburn Reserve

Raburn Reserve is a neighborhood in Tomball with about 4,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 57% of households with children.

Our grade for Raburn Reserve is A. That puts it 1st of 4 areas we grade in Tomball, a city that gets a C+ overall.

Pros of living in Raburn Reserve

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $154,000, 96% higher than the Tomball median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Raburn Reserve

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,410, 15% higher than the Tomball median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Raburn Reserve report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B+

    Median rent $1,410, homes cost 2.9x income.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $154,000, 5.8% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    90 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 35 min, 20% work from home.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    55% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

Raburn Reserve compared with Tomball

Better than Tomball

  • Median household income: $154,00096% higher than Tomball ($78,562)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 23%37 points lower than Tomball (60%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%21 points higher than Tomball (52%)

Worse than Tomball

  • Median rent: $1,41015% higher than Tomball ($1,226)
  • Unemployment rate: 5.8%3 points higher than Tomball (3.3%)
  • Average commute: 35 min4% higher than Tomball (33 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABernshausen ElementaryElementary, Klein ISD1.3 mi
  • BTomball IntermediateMiddle, Tomball ISD1.2 mi
  • ATomball High SchoolHigh, Tomball ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Raburn Reserve

Median rent in Raburn Reserve is $1,410 a month, 15% higher than the Tomball median. A household would need about $56,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $439,000, 21% higher than the Tomball median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,064 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTomballTexas
Median rent15% higher than Tomball$1,410$1,226$1,403
Median home value21% higher than Tomball$439,000$364,300$283,800
Home value to income39% lower than Tomball2.9x4.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent37 points lower than Tomball23%60%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Tomball73%52%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Tomball5.4%6.3%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Tomball200319941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,064
Mortgage payment
$2,403
Property tax
$661
Median rent, for comparison
$1,410

Based on a $439,000 home in Raburn Reserve, 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 income96% higher than Tomball$154,000$78,562$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Tomball5.8%3.3%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Tomball8.7%9.2%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points higher than Tomball55%36%34%
Average commute4% higher than Tomball35 min33 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Tomball20%20%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Tomball0.2%0.5%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Tomball95%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 wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Raburn Reserve

Under 1835%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6439%
65 and over11%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black12%
Asian0.3%
Other or more than one race4.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Tomball

  1. 2C+Pine MeadowsMedian rent $1,120
  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. A-MontesanoLeague City
  2. A-Leon SpringsSan Antonio
  3. A-Fern BluffRound Rock

Questions about Raburn Reserve

Is Raburn Reserve a good place to live?

Raburn Reserve is a neighborhood in Tomball, TX, home to about 4,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 4 areas we score in Tomball. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Raburn Reserve?

Renters in Raburn Reserve pay a median of $1,410 a month, 15% higher than the Tomball median. The median home is worth $439,000, 21% higher than the Tomball median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 4.6x across Tomball.

What schools serve Raburn Reserve?

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 1 Census block group closest to the Raburn Reserve 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.