At a Glance
Median Income
$87,000
$31,813 per capita
Home Value
$257,200
Zillow: $242,163
Median Rent
$1,422/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
16.9% smoking rate
How Woodbranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodbranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodbranch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodbranch residents earn a median household income of $87,000 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,813. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% 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 Woodbranch is $257,200 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,163. Median rent is $1,422/month, with 22.8% 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 1981.
Education
11.6% of adults in Woodbranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodbranch has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population1,776
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$31,813
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,200
Rent$1,422
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$242,163
Housing Units568
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain52.8 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation86 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Woodbranch was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
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.