Magnolia, TX

This city of 9,320 residents needs 1,623 more housing units over the next five years. Magnolia is part of the Houston-Galveston Area Council.

Housing snapshot

Population
9,320 (2026)
Households
2,021
Median household income
$84,233 (2026)
Typical home value
$378,005
Owner-occupied
57%
Five-year housing need
1,623 units

Comparison to other Texas municipalities

Magnolia: $84,233 Median income (2026 estimate)
<$23K >$162K
Magnolia: 2.76 jobs to household ratio
<0 >2.52
Magnolia: Permits since 2021 represent 120.2% of housing
<0% >28%
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How affordable is this community?

The typical home in Magnolia, TX is valued at $378,005, well above the Texas average of $245,578. At a median household income of $84,233 in Magnolia, TX, affordability is stretched, with households needing roughly $18,453 more to comfortably afford the typical home.

This chart tracks whether housing prices are keeping pace with local incomes. The gap between what homes cost and what households can afford reveals affordability trends over time.

How is the population changing?

Magnolia, TX has a population of roughly 4,068 and is one of the faster-growing communities in its state, adding residents at 12.6% per year.

Population growth patterns reveal how communities are evolving. This chart shows historical population changes by age group and projects future trends based on demographic patterns.

How has employment changed over time?

Jobs by industry sector since 2012. Switch between local jobs — counted where the jobs are located — and resident jobs, counted where the workers live. On the local view the most recent year is a nowcast: it grows the latest local LODES job mix forward using recent county employment growth from QCEW and the BLS local employment series, so the newest point tracks today's economy instead of data that is roughly two years old.

How are households changing by income?

Magnolia, TX is one of the faster-growing communities in Texas, adding households at 12.6% per year and totaling roughly 2,021 households.

Understanding how households at different income levels are growing or declining helps identify which groups face the greatest housing pressure and where new housing is most needed.

Who lives here today?

In Magnolia, TX, detached single-family accounts for 68% of the housing stock. Homeownership is the norm in Magnolia, TX, with 57% of units owner-occupied.

Households may have different structure type preferences depending on characteristics such as household size, income, employment, presence of children, age of individuals, and lifestyle choices. Understanding the housing stock in corresponding terms helps assess how well existing units align with existing households' ideals.

What does the housing stock look like?

The mix of housing types and ownership patterns shapes a community's character. This chart breaks down housing units by structure type and whether they're owner-occupied or rented.

How much new housing supply is needed?

To keep up with growth and fill current housing shortages, Magnolia, TX needs 1,623 new units over the next 5 years.

1,612
Units needed to keep up with expected growth
Projected total household growth from 2026 to 2031.
79.8%
Projected household growth rate
Expected increase in total households from 2,021 in 2026 to 3,633 in 2031.
11
Units to address shortages in existing housing stock
Production needs to address vacancy rates and other factors.
11
Replacement housing
Effective annual loss rate is 1.2 per 1,000 units.
1,623
Total 5-year housing production need (2026-2031)
325
Annual production pace
Average units needed per year to meet 5-year need
89.2%
Total housing unit growth
Percent increase in housing stock over 5 years
17.8%
Annual housing unit growth
Average percent increase in housing stock per year

How does this place compare to similar communities?