Tomball, Texas Short-Term Rental Market
Greater Houston STRs averaged $156 a night at 53.0% occupancy, earning $2,492 monthly in August 2026.
Quick Answer: Tomball, Texas is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Houston market area is 53%. average monthly revenue in the Houston market area is $2,165. average daily rate in the Houston market area is $145. the top operator in the Houston market area is Phillip Houston Property Manager with 439 listings. market score is 56/100 (grade C).
Market data reflects the Houston regional market, which includes Tomball. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Tomball.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Tomball shares its short-term rental data with 10 other Greater Houston communities, including Katy, Spring, Sugar Land, Pearland, and Baytown. The figures below therefore describe the Greater Houston area STR market rather than Tomball alone. In August 2026, that market averaged a $155.99 daily rate and 53.03% occupancy, with average monthly revenue of $2,492. Compared with August 2025, daily rate was up 9.2%, occupancy was down 4.7%, and revenue was down 0.9%. Higher prices did not fully offset the drop in booked nights.
Calendar-year averages show the longer trend. The average daily rate rose from $104 in 2017 to $152 in 2025, while occupancy stayed in a narrow band between 57.23% and 61.47%. Average monthly revenue was $2,473 in 2025, slightly below $2,543 in 2024. For the first eight months of 2026, the averages are 56.61% occupancy, a $168 daily rate, and $2,658 monthly revenue. That period leaves out the lower-revenue autumn months, so it does not compare directly with full-year figures.
Tomball is a historic town about 30 miles north of Houston with a population of 13,655. Its visitors are mostly regional day-trippers and weekend guests from the Houston metro. Draws include the Tomball German Heritage Festival, the German Christmas Market, historic downtown antique shops, and the Tomball Museum Center. The area profile cites roughly 93 STR properties in Tomball as of 2023. Annual visitor counts for Tomball are not published.
Listing counts, bedroom mix, booking channel mix, and listing-type mix are tracked at a shared metro level rather than uniquely for Tomball, so this profile omits them.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 53% |
| Feb | 60% |
| Mar | 64% |
| Apr | 57% |
| May | 60% |
| Jun | 64% |
| Jul | 64% |
| Aug | 58% |
| Sep | 57% |
| Oct | 58% |
| Nov | 56% |
| Dec | 55% |
Month-by-month nightly rates and revenue figures for Tomball are available to StaySTRA Pro members. Unlock with StaySTRA Pro or analyze a specific address free.
Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Houston market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Houston market as a whole, which includes Tomball, so these counts are not Tomball-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phillip Houston Property Manager | 439 | 17,345 | ★ 4.51 |
| 2 | Evolve | 360 | 8,415 | ★ 4.49 |
| 3 | Landing, Inc. | 272 | 398 | ★ 3.84 |
| 4 | Landing | 245 | 158 | ★ 3.56 |
| 5 | Lodgeur | 142 | 2,171 | ★ 4.78 |
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 60.3% |
| vrbo | 4.4% |
| both | 35.3% |
Home Value Trends (Tomball)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Short-term rentals are legal in Tomball. The city has not adopted a dedicated STR permit or licensing ordinance. It regulates STRs mainly through its hotel occupancy tax. Any operator renting for fewer than 30 days, including Airbnb and VRBO hosts, must complete a Hotel Registration Form and collect and remit the city’s 7% hotel occupancy tax.
The 7% city tax sits on top of the 6% Texas state hotel tax, about 13% in total. Filings are quarterly, due the last day of the month after each calendar quarter, and since January 2024 they are submitted online through Avenu MuniServices. In 2023 the city contracted Avenu to identify STRs and bring them into compliance, with an education-first approach. Enforcement is rated moderate.
No owner-occupancy, primary-residence, or annual-night-cap requirements were found. Standard nuisance rules for noise and parking apply, and Harris County may add requirements. STRs are governed by general zoning, and the city adopted a new Unified Development Code in January 2026. Secondary sources suggest some areas may restrict STRs, but no primary ordinance text confirming that was located. Operators should confirm the zoning district with the Planning Division and review the new code before buying.
Market Comparison
The Greater Houston area market ran 53.03% occupancy in August 2026. The commonly cited US median is about 55%, so the market sits 2.0 points below it. The daily rate of $155.99 is about $64 below the national median of roughly $220, or 29.1% lower.
The full-year picture is slightly better on demand. Occupancy averaged 57.59% in 2025, which is 2.6 points above the national figure. The 2025 daily rate of $152 remained well below $220. The market therefore matches the national level on occupancy and trails on price, which keeps revenue per listing modest.
Top property managers are tracked at a shared metro level rather than uniquely for Tomball, so this profile omits operator rankings. Benchmark figures are approximate national medians. Local performance depends on property type, location, and management quality. The 2025 average monthly revenue of $2,473 gives investors a full-year reference that is less sensitive to season than any single month.
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