The Town FilesThe Woodlands, Texas
Community in Montgomery County · population 114,436 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $511,700
- Household income
- $140,701
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 40.6
The Woodlands is a community of 114,436 people in Montgomery County, Texas. The median home is worth $511,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Texas towns, better transit than 97% of Texas towns, more upscale than 95% of Texas towns.
How The Woodlands ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in The Woodlands is worth $511,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $140,701, which is more affordable than 25% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,822 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | The Woodlands | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $511,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,822 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $140,701 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in The Woodlands
| People | The Woodlands | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.8% | — |
| Work from home | 21.5% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in The Woodlands
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.7°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 15 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Woodlands since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on November 24, 2025 about 8.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 24, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 4, 2006.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | Fire | FM-5573: Pauline Road Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 227,434 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,262 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in The Woodlands itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in The Woodlands
28 public schools with 33,339 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE WOODLANDS H S | 9-12 | 4,498 | 18.4 |
| KLEIN OAK H S | 9-12 | 3,664 | 16.3 |
| COLLEGE PARK H S | 9-12 | 3,329 | 16.8 |
| MCCULLOUGH J H | 7-8 | 2,163 | 17.9 |
| KNOX J H | 7-8 | 1,399 | 16.3 |
| MITCHELL INT | 5-6 | 1,243 | 17.8 |
| DERETCHIN EL | PK-6 | 1,229 | 16.2 |
| CREEKSIDE PARK J H | 6-8 | 1,173 | 18.9 |
| HILDEBRANDT INT | 6-8 | 1,053 | 13.9 |
| TOUGH EL | PK-6 | 997 | 16.1 |
| TIMBER CREEK EL | PK-5 | 967 | 16.4 |
| CREEKVIEW EL | PK-5 | 911 | 16.0 |
Towns near The Woodlands
- Shenandoah, TX3.3 mi · 3,499 people · home $395,200
- Oak Ridge North, TX4.2 mi · 3,057 people · home $302,900
- Tomball, TX8.5 mi · 12,341 people · home $364,300
- Spring, TX10.7 mi · 62,559 people · home $231,500
- Conroe, TX10.9 mi · 89,956 people · home $309,600
- Pinehurst, TX11.6 mi · 5,195 people · home $271,600
- Panorama Village, TX14.5 mi · 2,515 people · home $291,100
- Willis, TX18.1 mi · 6,431 people · home $124,300
The Woodlands questions
Is The Woodlands, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, The Woodlands scores better for retirees than 58% of Texas towns and quieter than 16%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in The Woodlands?
The median owner-occupied home in The Woodlands is valued at $511,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $140,701, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,822 a month.
What is the weather like in The Woodlands?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does The Woodlands get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of The Woodlands since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on November 24, 2025. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)