Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
The Woodlands, TX
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,423
Population
108,655
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Houston's favorite place to live
Wooded
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Live-Work-Play
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Family-Friendly
Located 28 miles north of Houston, The Woodlands combines preserved natural spaces with suburban amenities. This master-planned community, established in 1974, features towering pine trees throughout its residential and commercial areas. Residents enjoy access to 151 parks, while the George Mitchell Nature Preserve offers hiking and biking trails along Spring Creek. The community's central hub includes Market Street and The Woodlands Mall, complemented by a waterway that winds through the shopping and dining district.
The rental market in The Woodlands reflects its desirable location, with current average rents ranging from $1,404 for a one-bedroom apartment to $3,762 for a four-bedroom home. Three-bedroom units have seen a 2.5% increase over the past year. The area's employment opportunities include major employers like Occidental Petroleum and Huntsman Corporation, while students attend schools in the Conroe Independent School District. Notable areas include Creekside Park with its extensive trail system and Hughes Landing's lakeside setting. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion serves as the summer home of the Houston Symphony, while the Waterway Arts Festival showcases artists each spring.
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The Woodlands is aptly named, offering more than 111 parks and 160 miles of pathways
Office buildings in downtown
Demographics
Median Household Income
$110,541
Average: $143,473
Education
50,272
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
55,002
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
The Woodlands has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in The Woodlands, TX is $2,198 for a studio, $1,423 for one bedroom, $1,993 for two bedrooms, and $2,903 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Woodlands has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,423/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$2,667/month
2,108 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,206/month
1,646 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,047/month
1,452 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Woodlands, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
1,213 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,035 Students
Timber Creek Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
933 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
910 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
890 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,162 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
2,178 Students
Creekside Park Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,162 Students
School of Science & Technology The Woodlands
Public
Grades PK-8
324 Students
Vista Academy Of The Woodlands
Public
Grades K-8
357 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
4,361 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
3,214 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Spring Acres Preserve
- Grogan's Point Preserve
- Montgomery County Preserve
- Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center
- Old Riley Fuzzel Preserve
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.