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The Woodlands, Texas is 28 miles N of Houston, Texas. It is in Montgomery county. The town is part of the Houston metro area. The population of The Woodlands is 55,649.
In The Woodlands, about 72% of adults are married. The Woodlands, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.
In 2000, The Woodlands had a median family income of $98,675. The Woodlands is one of the richer towns in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the town. There aren't a lot of poor people in The Woodlands. The people of the town can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in The Woodlands work from home. Notably, the town is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
Among The Woodlands political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $221,851. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in The Woodlands, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town. Real estate taxes per home are higher in The Woodlands than most places in Texas.
In The Woodlands, 90% of commuters drive to work.
The Woodlands strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing The Woodlands to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: The Woodlands colleges • The Woodlands travel • The Woodlands mortgages and property.
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