Livability Score

91
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (11) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Conduit Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (8) A+
Cinemark 17 and XD
Cinema
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Carousel
Attraction
The Hughes Landing Bandstand
Theatre Arts
Bowlero The Woodlands
Bowling Alley
Leonard George Stadium
Stadium
21st Century Home Theater & Automation
Theatre Arts
Woodforest Bank Stadium
Stadium
AMC Metropark Square 10
Cinema
Scotland Yard
Stadium
The Woodlands Children's Museum
Museum
Warrior Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (73) A+
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Freebirds World Burrito
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Torchy's Tacos
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Great American Cookies
Fast Food
Which Wich?
Fast Food
Godiva Chocolatier
Sweets
Quiznos
Fast Food
Great Wraps Grill
Fast Food
Villa
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Berripop Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Famous Wok
Fast Food
Baker Street Pub Grill
Bar
Marble Slab Creamery
Sweets
Hawaiian Grill
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Famous Cajun Grill
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Dance With Me
Community Centre
Just Nails
Gym
F.I.T. Human Performance
Gym
Groceries (15) A+
Hubbell & Hudson Market
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Carlo's Bakery
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Hebert's Specialty Meats
Butcher
Kroger
Grocery Store
néktər Juice Bar
Health Food
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Yun Loy Asian Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
H-E-B
Grocery Store
Parks (146) A+
Market Street Central Park
Park
Kids Area
Playground
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Park
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Town Green Park
Park
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Park
Waterway Square
Park
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Park
Lake Front Park
Park
Ellipse Park
Park
Tamarac Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Running Man Park
Park
Northshore Park
Park
Olmstead Park
Park
Merhorse Green
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Teddy Bear Park
Park
Shops (192) A+
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Tyler's
Clothing
Tommy Bahama
Clothing
Ross
Department Store
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Club Monaco
Clothing
Johnny Was
Clothing
J. McLaughlin
Clothing
Warby Parker
Optician
Francesca's
Clothing
Bonobos
Clothing
Thomas Markle Jewelers
Fashion
L'Occitane
Beauty
Macy's
Department Store
Eddie Bauer
Clothing
My Smile
Gift Shop
Regis
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
World Market
Interior Decoration
Visionworks
Optician
Pet Fair
Pets
Mastercuts
Hairdresser
Macy's Children's
Department Store
Torrid
Clothing
Spencer's
Gift Shop
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in The Woodlands.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
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Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in The Woodlands is 120/100 - which is 31% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

The Woodlands crime rates are 1,238 per 100k, which is 54% lower than Texas
Property Crime
1,033 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
205 crimes per 100k A-
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employment A+

The median income in The Woodlands is $109,605 - which is 100% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$109,605 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
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health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (44)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Hometown Pediatrics
Doctor
Woodlands Police Service
Police
H-E-B Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Woodlands Police Service
Police
Woodlands Fire Department
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station
Fire Station
Shenandoah Police
Police
Abundant Life Wellness
Doctor
Oak Ridge North Police Department
Police
South Montgomery County Volunteer Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Any Lab Test Now
Clinic
Portofino Family Clinic
Clinic
Synergenx Testosterone & Weight Loss
Clinic
Mint Dentistry
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Leiker Orthodontics
Dentist
Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands
Hospital
Regent Care Center of The Woodlands
Nursing Home
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

The Woodlands home prices are $329,800 - which is 131% higher than Texas
Home Price
$329,800 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% A
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools A+

The The Woodlands graduation rate is 96% - which is 23% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
74% B
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (32) C-
Greystone House Montessori
Fusion Academy Htw: The Woodlands
The Woodlands Methodist School
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Lamar Elementary School
Houser Elementary School
Christ Community School
Sojourn Academy
Vogel Int
Hailey Elementary School
Glen Loch Elementary School
Ride Elementary School
Esprit International School
Wilkerson Int
David Elementary School
Collins Int
Ford Elementary School
Woodlands Christian Academy
Pcal Christian School
Cunae International School
Creekside Forest Elementary School
Powell Elementary School
Vista Academy Of The Woodlands
French Elementary School
The John Cooper School
High Schools (8) D-
Fusion Academy Htw: The Woodlands
Oak Ridge H S
Sojourn Academy
Esprit International School
College Park H S
Ischool High At The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
Woodlands Christian Academy
Pcal Christian School
Cunae International School
The John Cooper School
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ratings A-

The Woodlands has an overall rating of 79% from 32 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes B
User Surveys (29)
From AreaVibes A+
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The Woodlands, TX Area Guide

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The Woodlands Area Facts

  • The Woodlands has a Livability Score of 91/100, which is considered exceptional
  • The Woodlands crime rates are 54% lower than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in The Woodlands is 31% higher than the Texas average

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Great Place To Call Home 5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 18, 2018) The Woodlands is just a great place to call home. There is a variety of housing types. Something for everyone. Excellent schools, parks, walking and biking trails. Wonderful and convenient shopping. Quaint Old Town near by. Beautiful lakes, streams and forests ready to explore.It ...Read More is very clean an people take great pride in their homes and community. Everyone is welcome here. We have neighbors from Europe, South America and Asia.There is a community college and satellite university centers right in town. Life is very convenient in The Woodlands. Everything is at your fingertips. People are kind and there is till Southern hospitality here. Read Less
No sense of community. 2 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 09, 2018) Yes, they have festivals but living here since the beginning of this year. I am finding rich trashy people. Plus so many police officers around here and they bother you over nonsense. Not to mention people are always in your business. Lived in many other places and never had ...Read More so many issues before. I would never move here again because it's not a welcoming place to the common person. Sorry Woodlands TX isn't as great and safe as they make it out to be. Read Less
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More than A Standard Community - Woodlands, TX has it All 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) I lived in The Woodlands, TX briefly when I was relocated to the greater Houston area and was seeking a community that had everything in one location. Though this is a master planned community, the feeling you get living in The Woodlands is along the lines of living at a resort. ...Read More The community itself has a good mix of locals and transplants, like myself, which makes for an interesting mix of residents.

The Woodlands, all within the confines of the complex, has school ranging from preschools to traditional schools, and is also home to the Academy for Lifelong Learning which is a continuing education program for seniors. The fact even the Lone Star College has a location on site for both undergraduate and graduate degree programs adds to the cultural commitment of the area.

The Village center is the hot spot for finding small restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers who call this place home as well. The ample walking trails, biking paths and even the neighborhood park make this a place you can feel comfortable living and raising a family. Though not much exists in the way of fine dining and nightlife, the fact that Houston is mere miles away makes this truly a relaxing place to live. You can enjoy the relaxation of your home, and then hop down the highway one or two exits and be right in the heart of the big city when you feel the need. Read Less

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The Woodlands, TX

The Woodlands, Texas is considered a master planned community. Made up of about 100,000 residents, it is a small and welcoming place in which to live. With a humid subtropical climate, and average winter temperatures nearing 70 degrees, it is no wonder why so many call this place home. Most of The Woodlands is located in Montgomery County, and the community is only 28 miles north of the bustling metropolis of Houston. It costs more than the state and national average to live, buy and rent in The Woodlands (many homes are luxury properties), so get saving if you would like to live there. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful and safe area in which to live.

The primary methods of transportation in The Woodlands are car and bike, but there are bus and trolley services as well. Use The Woodlands Express Park and Ride Service or The Woodlands Town Center Trolleys to commute or get around. The fare price is reasonable, so this could be a cost-effective way to travel.

The Woodlands is both a shopper’s and an outdoor lover’s paradise. Browse the luxury shops and small boutiques on Market Street, which looks like part of a small town. Eat at a high-end restaurant and relax and people watch on the plaza. If indoor shopping is more your style, The Woodlands Mall features elevated chain restaurants, plus department and specialty stores. Shop till you drop! When you want to get outside, the Woodlands Hike and Bike Trails offer 160 miles of safe, urban trails, while The Woodlands Waterway offers scenic walking paths and boat tours.

Houston is close enough for regular visits, too. Space buffs will love going to the Space Center Houston, which gives a detailed look into the U.S. Space Program, as well as the Johnson Space Center. The Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo entertain animal enthusiasts, while the Downtown is an art maker’s dream, thanks to the Theater District. Kids will love the Children’s Museum of Houston and the Health Museum, which features exhibits that look straight out of the Magic School Bus. When the sun goes down, the Historic District has no shortage of 19th century architecture and places to indulge in a meal, both fancy and otherwise. After all, Texas is known for its barbecue and chicken fried steak!

If you want to live in a peaceful, luxury community in the Lone Star State, consider The Woodlands. People know their neighbors, and are genuinely excited to invite them to parties and support them in their endeavors. Get all of this, plus easy access to Houston. Become a part of this place once you move, and experience the uniqueness of Texas.

A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in The Woodlands? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Market Street Central Park
Kids Area
Unknown Name
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Town Green Park
Unknown Name
Waterway Square
Unknown Name

Entertainment

Cinemark 17 and XD
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Carousel
The Hughes Landing Bandstand
Bowlero The Woodlands
Leonard George Stadium
21st Century Home Theater & Automation
Woodforest Bank Stadium

Food & Drink

Taco Bell
Chick-fil-A
Freebirds World Burrito
Firehouse Subs
Torchy's Tacos
Potbelly
Chipotle
Auntie Anne's

C Commute

Is public transit available in The Woodlands? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in The Woodlands.
Drive to Work
82%

5% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
3%

2% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
1%

1% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in The Woodlands? The cost of living in The Woodlands is 120/100 - which is 31% higher than Texas.
The Woodlands
120

20% more expensive than average

Texas
92

8% less expensive than average

United States
100

National cost of living index

A- Crime

What is the crime rate in The Woodlands? The Woodlands crime rates are 1,238, which are 54% lower than Texas
Total Crime
1,238 per 100k people

47% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 81

47% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-4%

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in The Woodlands? The median income in The Woodlands is $109,605 which is 100% higher than Texas.
Median household income
$109,60598% higher than the US average
Income per capita
$55,46986% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
2%

57% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is The Woodlands a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

CHI Saint Luke's Health–The Woodlands Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
Randalls Pharmacy
H-E-B Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

Family Medicine at Sterling Ridge
Abundant Life Wellness
Hometown Pediatrics

A+ Housing

What are The Woodlands home prices? The Woodlands home prices are $329,800 - which is 131% higher than Texas
Median home value
$329,80079% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,42350% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
72%

13% higher than the US average

A+ Schools

Does The Woodlands have good schools? The The Woodlands graduation rate is 96% - which is 23% higher than Texas
High school grad. rates
96%

15% higher than the US average

School test scores
74%

53% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio
17:1

3% higher than the US average

A- User Ratings

Is The Woodlands a good place to live? The Woodlands has an overall rating of 79% from 32 reviews.
Overall user rating
79%

32 total ratings

User reviews rating
73%

3 total reviews

User surveys rating
93%

29 total surveys

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