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The Woodlands, Texas

Introduction to The Woodlands, Texas

The Woodlands, Texas is 28 miles N of Houston, Texas. It is located in Montgomery county and has a population of 55,649.

The Woodlands History

The Woodlands was established in 1974 by George P. Mitchell. A portion of the area was originally occupied by the Grogan-Cochran Lumber Mill. Planning concepts and design consultants of Irvine Ranch, California, Columbia, Maryland, and Reston contributed to the original planning of The Woodlands. In the early 21st century, residents who feared annexation by Houston, desired to have an independent city government.

The Woodlands and Nearby Attractions

  • Tomball Museum Center
  • Lake Houston State Park
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Splashtown
  • Washington on the Brazos

Things To Do In The Woodlands

Lake Houston State Park offers camping, hiking and biking opportunities. Popular museums nearby include the National Museum of Funeral History and Tomball Museum Center. Town Center Theatre is a popular place for entertainment. Day trips may be planned to Space Center Houston, Lake Conroe, Blue Bell Creamery, and the San Jacinto Monument.

The Woodlands Transportation

Air transportation is available from George Bush Intercontinental airport.

The Woodlands Higher Education

Some of the colleges and universities located near The Woodlands are San Jacinto College - North Campus, University of Saint Thomas, Lee College, and Texas Southern University.

High Points

The Woodlands strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyThe Woodlands Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyThe Woodlands Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyThe Woodlands Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyThe Woodlands Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%The Woodlands College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%The Woodlands People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%The Woodlands Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of The Woodlands, TX

Comparing The Woodlands to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty99

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work27
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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