Median Income
$104,000
38% higher than US avg
Home Value
$416,000
48% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.7%
86% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,190
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment
12.1%
236% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.7%
30% lower than US avg
How Woodlands Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,558
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
B+
Median Income$104,000
Per Capita$61,250
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty8.7%
Commute26 min
Housing
A
Home Value$416,000
Rent$1,190
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,740
Rent Burden17.6%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,606 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+33.7%
Graduate+1.3%
Is Woodlands a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Woodlands receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Woodlands offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Woodlands is $104,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Woodlands among higher-income communities. At 12.1%, unemployment is notably high. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Woodlands is $416,000, 48% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
4.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.7% have completed high school.
Woodlands has a population of 4,558 with a density of 2 people per square mile. The median age is 43.6 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.4% Asian.
Population
43.6yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Woodlands vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.5% |
Social Characteristics
Woodlands vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Woodlands is $104,000, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income: Woodlands vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $104,000 |
| 38% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $61,250 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 12.1% |
| 236% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.7% |
| 30% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 24.1% |
The median home value in Woodlands is $416,000, 48% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,190 (2% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $416,000 |
| 48% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,190 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.6% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 92.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,740 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Woodlands vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Woodlands vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,606 ft (1,099 m) |
| Area | 2,934.2 sq mi (7,599.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 50.9417°N, 114.1083°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |