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The Woodlands, TX


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The Woodlands, Texas

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.

The People and Families of The Woodlands

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.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

The Woodlands Housing

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.

Commuting

In The Woodlands, 90% of commuters drive to work.

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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