Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to The Woodlands, TX
$615,000Median listing price
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About The Woodlands
The Woodlands is an unincorporated master-planned community of ~114,000 residents (2020 Census: 114,436) in southern Montgomery County — a principal city of the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands MSA and the county's economic center. Developed from 1974 by George P.
Home prices in The Woodlands
The median listing price in The Woodlands is $615,000.
Top places in The Woodlands
- The Woodlands Waterway and Waterway Square — the 1.8-mile waterway with fountains, the Waterway Square fountain choreographed light shows.
- Market Street — open-air luxury shopping and dining district.
- The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion — major outdoor concert amphitheater.
- Hughes Landing — waterfront dining, offices, and the band shell on Lake Woodlands.
- Northshore Park — lakeside park with kayak rentals (Riva Row Boathouse nearby).
- George Mitchell Nature Preserve — forested trails and the Spring Creek Greenway.
Commuting from The Woodlands
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–45 minutes via I-45 South (approximate; no-traffic routing ~30 min; longer with traffic).
- The Woodlands Express park-and-ride bus service runs to downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
Schools in The Woodlands
Public schools: Conroe Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
The Woodlands FAQs
- What is the housing market like in The Woodlands, TX?
The median listing price in The Woodlands is $615,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from The Woodlands, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–45 minutes via I-45 South (approximate; no-traffic routing ~30 min; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves The Woodlands, TX?
The Woodlands is served by Conroe Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.