Neighborhood in College Station, Brazos County

Living in The Woodlands of College Station, College Station

C-

23rd of 39areas in College Station
Overall score 39 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
College Station overall: C

The Woodlands of College Station is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 23rd of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (5 of 100)
  • Health scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy1.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library0.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,800
Median rent
$1,170
Median home value
$234,000
Household income
$29,000
Average commute
16 min
Homes owned
9.1%
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What it's like to live in The Woodlands of College Station

The Woodlands of College Station is a neighborhood in College Station with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly rented (91% of homes) and 8% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 23rd of 39 areas in College Station, which grades C overall.

Pros of living in The Woodlands of College Station

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in The Woodlands of College Station

  • Higher poverty. 47% of residents live below the poverty line, against 29% across College Station.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

The Woodlands of College Station report card

Each grade compares The Woodlands of College Station with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,170, homes cost 8.1x income.

    24 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $29,000, 6.7% unemployed.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C+

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 16 min, 4.8% work from home.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    34% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    17% of adults uninsured.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    9.1% of homes owner-occupied.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C+

    93% of homes have broadband.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

The Woodlands of College Station compared with College Station

Better than College Station

  • Vacant homes: 0%10 points lower than College Station (10%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 93%8 points higher than College Station (85%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 12%3 points higher than College Station (8.9%)

Worse than College Station

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 9.1%26 points lower than College Station (35%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 34%22 points lower than College Station (57%)
  • People below the poverty line: 47%17 points higher than College Station (29%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CSouth Knoll ElementaryElementary, College Station ISD0.8 mi
  • BCollege Station MiddleMiddle, College Station ISD1.6 mi
  • BA & M Cons High SchoolHigh, College Station ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in The Woodlands of College Station

Median rent in The Woodlands of College Station is $1,170 a month, about the same as the College Station median. A household would need about $47,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $234,000, 33% lower than the College Station median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,601 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median rentAbout the same as College Station$1,170$1,194$1,403
Median home value33% lower than College Station$234,000$346,700$283,800
Home value to income18% higher than College Station8.1x6.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than College Station64%65%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than College Station9.1%35%63%
Vacant homes10 points lower than College Station0%10%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as College Station199219991992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,601
Mortgage payment
$1,281
Property tax
$320
Median rent, for comparison
$1,170

Based on a $234,000 home in The Woodlands of College Station, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCollege StationTexas
Median household income43% lower than College Station$29,000$50,900$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than College Station6.7%5.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line17 points higher than College Station47%29%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points lower than College Station34%57%34%
Average commute8% lower than College Station16 min17 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points lower than College Station4.8%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than College Station12%8.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points higher than College Station93%85%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in The Woodlands of College Station

Under 186.8%
18 to 3467%
35 to 6422%
65 and over4.1%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black3.9%
Asian22%
Other or more than one race5.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in College Station

  1. 1A+Castle RockMedian rent $1,770
  2. 2ASpringbrookMedian rent $2,060
  3. 3AStone ForestMedian rent $3,080
  4. 4ACastlegate IIMedian rent $2,240
  5. 5ACastlegateMedian rent $2,160
  6. 6A-Pebble CreekMedian rent $3,080
  7. 7A-East College StationMedian rent $1,360
  8. 8B+EdelwiessMedian rent $1,240

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. CCastle ForestSan Marcos
  2. CCentral San MarcosSan Marcos
  3. C+Del Webb SweetgrassRosenberg

Questions about The Woodlands of College Station

Is The Woodlands of College Station a good place to live?

The Woodlands of College Station is a neighborhood in College Station, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 23rd of 39 areas we score in College Station. It does best on getting around and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in The Woodlands of College Station?

Median rent in The Woodlands of College Station is $1,170 a month, about the same as the College Station median. The median home is worth $234,000, 33% lower than the College Station median. A median home costs 8.1x the median household income, compared with 6.8x across College Station.

What schools serve The Woodlands of College Station?

The closest rated public schools are South Knoll Elementary (elementary, rated C), College Station Middle (middle, rated B) and A & M Cons High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the The Woodlands of College Station name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.