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Living in The Woodlands, TX
Explore The Woodlands and see how it fits the life you want to build.
121,002
Population
Harris & Montgomery Counties
Counties
Census-Designated Place
Place Type
Texas
State
Overall Match7.9 / 10
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The Woodlands at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population121,002
Median Household Income$140,701
Median Home Value$511,700
Median Gross Rent$1,822
Median Age40.6
Average Household Size2.7
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home21.5%
Homeownership72.5%
Housing Vacancy5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
The Woodlands is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in The Woodlands Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in The Woodlands and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in The Woodlands
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$511,700
Median Gross Rent$1,822
Homeownership72.5%
Housing Vacancy5.9%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for The Woodlands, TX
Median Household Income$140,701
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home21.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in The Woodlands and how households are structured
Population121,002
Median Age40.6
Average Household Size2.7
The Woodlands is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in The Woodlands
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for The Woodlands point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.2°F
Average Winter Low42.7°F
Annual Rainfall54.4 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in The Woodlands
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
The Woodlands & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
The Woodlands spans Harris and Montgomery counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within The Woodlands especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for The Woodlands shows a population of about 121,002. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Harris County and Montgomery County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects The Woodlands with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.