The Town FilesMagnolia, Texas
City in Montgomery County · population 2,359 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $322,800
- Household income
- $78,605
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 32.7
Magnolia is a city of 2,359 people in Montgomery County, Texas. The median home is worth $322,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 86% of Texas towns.
How Magnolia ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Magnolia is worth $322,800, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $78,605, which is more affordable than 14% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,121 a month. 64.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Magnolia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,121 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $78,605 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 64.1% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Magnolia
| People | Magnolia | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 11.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Magnolia
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.7°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 22, 1965 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 7, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 24, 2020.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5573: Pauline Road Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 227,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,262 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Magnolia itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Magnolia
18 public schools with 15,188 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNOLIA WEST H S | 9-12 | 2,325 | 15.4 |
| MAGNOLIA H S | 9-12 | 2,258 | 17.1 |
| MAGNOLIA INT | 5-6 | 1,092 | 15.2 |
| BEAR BRANCH J H | 7-8 | 1,077 | 16.6 |
| MAGNOLIA J H | 7-8 | 1,059 | 16.3 |
| BEAR BRANCH INT | 5-6 | 1,019 | 14.8 |
| WILLIE E WILLIAMS EL | PK-4 | 871 | 15.3 |
| MAGNOLIA PARKWAY EL | PK-4 | 859 | 16.5 |
| CEDRIC C SMITH | PK-4 | 777 | 15.2 |
| J L LYON EL | PK-4 | 738 | 14.8 |
| DECKER PRAIRIE EL | PK-4 | 713 | 14.9 |
| MAGNOLIA EL | PK-4 | 692 | 14.1 |
Towns near Magnolia
- Pinehurst, TX2.5 mi · 5,195 people · home $271,600
- Stagecoach, TX5.3 mi · 580 people · home $435,100
- Tomball, TX10.6 mi · 12,341 people · home $364,300
- Montgomery, TX12.6 mi · 1,948 people · home $363,200
- The Woodlands, TX13.8 mi · 114,436 people · home $511,700
- Waller, TX15.1 mi · 2,682 people · home $156,900
- Shenandoah, TX16.9 mi · 3,499 people · home $395,200
- Prairie View, TX16.9 mi · 8,184 people · home $167,600
Magnolia questions
Is Magnolia, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Magnolia scores better for retirees than 45% of Texas towns and quieter than 44%. 12.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Magnolia?
The median owner-occupied home in Magnolia is valued at $322,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,605, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,121 a month.
What is the weather like in Magnolia?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Magnolia get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Magnolia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 22, 1965. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)