The Woodlands, TX
Overall Livability
86
out of 100
🏙
86
Livability
💰
76
Affordability
🎓
97
Educational Attainment
🛡
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Crime & Safety
☀
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Weather
City Overview
Population
118,402
Median Age
41
Median Income
$142,384
Poverty Rate
6%
Housing
Median Home Value
$456,400
Median Monthly Rent
$1,723
Homeownership Rate
73%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
36%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher97%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher66%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband96%
Average Commute Time
31 min
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Pros
- ✓Very affordable cost of living
- ✓Highly educated population
- ✓Excellent broadband internet access
- ✓Strong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
28%
18–34
16%
35–54
30%
55–64
13%
65+
14%
Key Facts
- Population
- 118,402
- Median Income
- $142,384
- Median Rent
- $1,723
- Median Home Value
- $456,400
- Median Age
- 40.7
- Homeownership
- 73%
- Broadband Access
- 96%
- Avg Commute
- 31 min
Nearby Cities
- Conroe17 km
- Atascocita37 km
- Houston45 km
- Sugar Land66 km
- Pasadena67 km
Featured In Rankings
- #3Most Livable Cities in America (2026)
- #4Most Affordable Cities in America (2026)
- #18Cities with the Best Internet Access (2026)
- #14Most Educated Cities in America (2026)
- #18Cities with the Highest Incomes (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Remote Workers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Retirees (2026)
- #17Cities Where Renters Pay the Least (2026)
- #11Best Cities for Software Developers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Tech Workers (2026)
- #13Best Cities for Teachers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Lawyers (2026)
- #8Best Cities for Business Managers (2026)
- #7Best Cities for Accountants (2026)
- #7Best Cities for Marketing Professionals (2026)
- #18Best Cities for Truck Drivers (2026)
- #24Best Cities for Law Enforcement (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Insurance Workers (2026)
- #6Best Cities for Hospitality Workers (2026)
- #9Best Cities for Counselors (2026)
Other Cities in Texas
- Richardson118,063
- College Station120,451
- Round Rock120,465
- Beaumont114,573
- League City113,469
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 76
- Educational Attainment
- 97
- Crime & Safety
- —
- Weather
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