The Woodlands is an award-winning master-planned community north of Houston founded in 1974, aptly named for the 28,000 tree-filled acres. Known for its extensive green spaces and integration of urban life with nature, The Woodlands offers diverse residential areas, a lively Town Center, major corporate hubs, and a high quality of life with excellent schools and amenities.
#1
Best City to Buy a Home in US
#2
Best City to Live in US
$183,382
Average Household Income
123,000
Trade Area Population
56,952
Workforce Size
68.6%
Bachelors Degree or Higher
BUSINESS
2,100+ Businesses
2,100+ professional meetings and events annually
36 million square feet of commercial, retail, industrial, and institutional development
Home to major corporations Howard Hughes, Huntsman Corporation, Oxy, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, McKesson, and ExxonMobil
MEDICAL
The healthcare sector employs nearly 31.3% of the population
Home to five major hospitals: Memorial Herman The Woodlands Medical Center
Houston Methodist – The Woodlands Hospital
St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands and Lakeside Hospitals
Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands
MD Anderson The Woodlands
HOSPITALITY/RETAIL/DINING
1,000-acre Town Center offers shopping, dining, and entertainment, featuring Market Street, The Woodlands Mall, The Woodlands Waterway and Hughes Landing
Over 20 million visitors each year
14 dynamic hotels
150+ specialty and family-friendly restaurants
Urban walkable setting
OUTDOORS AND RECREATION
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion outdoor amphitheater
74% more green space per person than the national average
220 miles of trails and 151 parks
90+ public outdoor art pieces
200-Acre Lake Woodlands
1700-Acre George Mitchell Nature Preserve
9 Golf Courses
