At a Glance
Median Income
$141,353
$73,221 per capita
Home Value
$479,400
Zillow: $427,299
Median Rent
$1,792/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
65.1%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.7%
8.1% smoking rate
How The Woodlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Woodlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Woodlands a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Woodlands residents earn a median household income of $141,353 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,221. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in The Woodlands is $479,400 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,299. Median rent is $1,792/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
65.1% of adults in The Woodlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Woodlands has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population116,916
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density2,701/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born20.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,353
Per Capita$73,221
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$479,400
Rent$1,792
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$427,299
Housing Units45,704
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity27.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation190 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.1%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in The Woodlands was built in 2000.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
20.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.