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The Woodlands, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in The Woodlands.

Population: 67,508 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in The Woodlands, TX is $480,362 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $518,050 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,090/month. 14 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$480,362

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$480,362
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+63.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$481,713
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$518,050
Median list price
$532,200
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
-11.2%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
233
For-sale inventory
313
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
202
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
88

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,090/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,497/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,017/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,502/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
14
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
4
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL, THRIVE CENTER FOR SUCCESS, CONROE ISD
Schools include
NEXUS - WOODLANDS, THRIVE CENTER FOR SUCCESS, LAMAR EL, KNOX J H, HAILEY EL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, tornado, cold wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · ice storm: Very High · lightning: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1,638
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Conroe Creosoting Company (10.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
142
Days with Moderate air quality
213
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
118,804
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
104,109

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
67
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEMORIAL HERMANN - TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+8,309 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
1.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,715
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
86.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
200,121
Average weekly wage
$1,453
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
13,614

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

The WoodlandsState medianUS median
Typical home value$480,362$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$518,050$285,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,090/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,715$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in The Woodlands, TX?
$480,362.
What is the median sale price in The Woodlands, TX?
$518,050.
How long do homes take to sell in The Woodlands, TX?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in The Woodlands, TX?
Typical rent: $2,090/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in The Woodlands, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, tornado, cold wave, hurricane.
Is The Woodlands, TX in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,638 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in The Woodlands, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in The Woodlands, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near The Woodlands, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve The Woodlands, TX?
14 schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is The Woodlands, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in The Woodlands, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in The Woodlands, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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