Median Income
$90,000
20% higher than US avg
Home Value
$300,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$850
27% lower than US avg
Unemployment
3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
19% lower than US avg
How Woodlands Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,797
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,000
Per Capita$49,920
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.1%
Commute35 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$300,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,375
Rent Burden9.3%
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+32.2%
Graduate+1.4%
Is Woodlands a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Woodlands receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. 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 $90,000, 20% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Woodlands is $300,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.2% have completed high school.
Woodlands has a population of 3,797 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.7%), with 1.3% Asian.
Population
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Woodlands vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.4% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13.3% |
Social Characteristics
Woodlands vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Woodlands is $90,000, which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
Income: Woodlands vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $90,000 |
| 20% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $49,920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 35.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
The median home value in Woodlands is $300,000, 6% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $300,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $850 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 9.3% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.1% |
| Housing Units | 1,375 |
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
| Area | 462.4 sq mi (1,197.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |