Living in The Woodlands, TX
Suburb in Texas
The Woodlands is a suburb in Texas, home to about 117,000 people, with 2.8 million living within 31 mi. Day to day, there is some transit, though many people drive. Life moves at a moderate pace, and homes are mostly houses.
Is The Woodlands a good place to live? Pros and cons
👍 Pros
- Dog-friendly: 17 dog parks within 9 mi
- Strong healthcare: 5 top-rated (4–5★) hospitals within 31 mi
- Easy flying: IAH is 16 mi away
- Big job market: about 2.8 million people live within 31 mi
👎 Cons
- Hot summers: highs around 94°F
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Key facts
Living in The Woodlands: common questions
What is the cost of living in The Woodlands?
A typical 3-bedroom home is worth about $548k, and a 3-bedroom rents for about $2,120 a month including utilities. Overall living costs are close to the US average (index 99, where the US is 100).
What are taxes like in The Woodlands?
Texas has no state income tax, and homeowners here pay about 1.7% of their home's value in property tax each year.
Is The Woodlands safe?
The Woodlands isn't in the FBI's 2019 city crime table, so Best Life Fit Me counts its safety as average.
What is the weather like in The Woodlands?
The Woodlands is warm all year: winter days average around 65°F and summer days around 94°F.
Does The Woodlands get natural disasters?
Natural disaster risk is moderate, mainly from flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes: 14 federally declared disasters have hit the county since 2000, and FEMA expects about 1.04 deaths or injuries per 100,000 residents a year.
What is the nearest major airport to The Woodlands?
The nearest major airport is IAH, about 16 mi away.
How The Woodlands scores
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