The Woodlands

A neighborhood with the quintessential family-oriented lifestyle.

"The Woodlands prioritizes its natural forest and tucks unobtrusive signage, commercial development, and houses within bands of thick trees and wildflowers." 

The Woodlands, referred to as “America’s Hometown,” by its residents, lies just 27 miles north of downtown Houston and 16 miles from Houston Intercontinental Airport with accessibility to Interstate-45 and the Hardy Toll Road.
 
Begun in 1974, the 28,000-acre, master-planned community of neighborhood villages offers a variety of housing styles and price structures. All the elements of a complete city are here, including a diversified employment base, full commercial, industrial and residential development, and a highly acclaimed school district. The Woodlands prioritizes its natural forest and tucks unobtrusive signage, commercial development, and houses within bands of thick trees and wildflowers. Builders are required to leave significant native vegetation surrounding homesites.
 
Corporate relocations account for most home sales in The Woodlands. Sales to current Woodlands’ residents, buyers from other parts of Houston, and a growing retiree population comprise the remaining community sales.
 
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, sometimes called The Woodlands Pavilion or simply The Pavilion, is a concert amphitheater located in The Woodlands. Owned and operated by The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, The Pavilion provides a wide array of live performances by top international artists in rock, classical music, jazz, country music, opera, and ballet.
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Overview for The Woodlands, TX

116,916 people live in The Woodlands, where the median age is 40.5 and the average individual income is $73,221. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

116,916

Total Population

40.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$73,221

Average individual Income

Around The Woodlands, TX

There's plenty to do around The Woodlands, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
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45
Somewhat Bikeable
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Pukara Peruvian Kitchen, Nekter Juice Bar, and Casa D Crissy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.55 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.09 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.16 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.96 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 3.78 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.56 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for The Woodlands, TX

The Woodlands has 42,657 households, with an average household size of 2.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in The Woodlands do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 116,916 people call The Woodlands home. The population density is 2,701.83 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

116,916

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.5

Median Age

49.71 / 50.29%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
42,657

Total Households

2.73

Average Household Size

$73,221

Average individual Income

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60+ Minutes

Schools in The Woodlands, TX

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The following schools are within or nearby The Woodlands. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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