Living in The Woodlands
The Woodlands is a large place in Texas, United States, home to 93,847 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 10%, #675 of 7,271), retired couples (top 18%, #1,671 of 9,474), young families (top 23%, #2,720 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about The Woodlands
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- It is part of Greater Houston, 40 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 12 min and sets around 0:26; in late June it sets around 3:26.
How The Woodlands ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Texas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,720 of 11,898 | #73 of 610 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,642 of 9,771 | #109 of 564 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #2,278 of 8,006 | #52 of 386 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,685 of 6,237 | #48 of 295 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 68 | #1,671 of 9,474 | #38 of 471 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,273 of 9,474 | #39 of 471 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,815 of 10,762 | #63 of 635 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #2,400 of 4,537 | #83 of 261 | Map |
| Young professional | 55 | #2,547 of 4,444 | #89 of 250 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #2,101 of 3,053 | #79 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 66 | #675 of 7,271 | #19 of 408 | Map |
| Commuter | 63 | #3,629 of 6,227 | #149 of 400 | Map |
| Car-free household | 55 | #2,234 of 3,933 | #90 of 223 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,158 of 8,006 | #108 of 386 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #4,831 of 12,111 | #216 of 721 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 50 | #2,373 of 4,114 | #82 of 231 | Map |
| Expat professional | 62 | #2,967 of 7,271 | #74 of 408 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #4,246 of 9,474 | #67 of 471 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 29 | #15,266 of 18,063 | #848 of 1087 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 7 | #14,064 of 16,523 | #664 of 1007 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 30 | #13,906 of 18,063 | #840 of 1087 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 65 | #3,567 of 16,523 | #68 of 1007 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 65 | #3,764 of 21,167 | #107 of 1260 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 65 | #4,242 of 12,111 | #59 of 721 | Map |
| Coastal living | 61 | #4,616 of 6,413 | #169 of 383 | Map |
| Business owner | 64 | #3,716 of 12,111 | #131 of 721 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #2,575 of 4,750 | #92 of 270 | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.