Town in Montgomery County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Deerwood, TX

B

246th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 67 of 100
48th of 125 in the Houston area

Deerwood gets an overall grade of B and ranks 246th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on education levels and getting around. It is a strong pick for remote workers and people on a budget.

  • Good for remote workers
  • Good for people on a budget
  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (13 of 100)
  • Education levels scores low (2 of 100)
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Where Deerwood is in Texas.
Population
2,366
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$69,00076% lower than Texas
Household income
$61,436Median
Average commute
43 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Deerwood

Deerwood sits about 37 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. About 2,366 people live here. It is densely built, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2004).

The median age is 34.6, 48% of households have children, 80% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $61,436 a year (22% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Deerwood

  • Homes are affordable for local incomes. The median home costs 1.1 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.

Cons of living in Deerwood

  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 43 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Many adults uninsured. 35% of adults 18 to 64 have no health insurance, against 20% statewide.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high here.

Who Deerwood suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 54% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 22% lower than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 38% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 35% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 55% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 100% of homes have broadband. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 99% for people on a budget.

Deerwood report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Deerwood with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade A+

    Homes cost 1.1x income.

    100 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $61,436, 0% unemployed.

    71 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C

    Not enough data.

    40 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    0 grocery stores, 1 restaurant, 0 parks mapped in town.

    21 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 43 min, 0% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade F

    8.4% have a bachelor’s degree.

    2 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade D-

    35% of adults uninsured.

    14 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    80% of homes owner-occupied.

    72 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A+

    100% of homes have broadband.

    99 of 100 vs US towns

Where Deerwood stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Home value to income: 1.1x69% lower than Texas (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 80%17 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 8.4%25 points lower than Texas (34%)
  • Average commute: 43 min60% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 35%15 points higher than Texas (20%)

Cost of living in Deerwood

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $69,000, 76% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $378 before tax, or $408 with property tax.

Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in Deerwood pays $363 a year, 91% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in DeerwoodStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median home value76% lower than Texas$69,000$283,800$332,700
Home value to income69% lower than Texas1.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Texas0%52%51%
Median property tax per year91% lower than Texas$363$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them17 points higher than Texas80%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200419921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$408
Mortgage payment
$378
Property tax
$30

Based on a $69,000 home in Deerwood, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Daily life in Deerwood

Everyday places mapped inside Deerwood, from Overture Maps.

The average one-way commute is 43 minutes, 60% longer than the Texas average. 0% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 37 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Deerwood work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $61,436, income per person is $21,144, unemployment is 0% and 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
1
Cafes
0
Bars
0
Parks
0
Gyms
0
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
0
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income22% lower than Texas$61,436$78,476$80,734
Income per person48% lower than Texas$21,144$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Texas0%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Texas8.8%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher25 points lower than Texas8.4%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher37 points lower than Texas49%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance15 points higher than Texas35%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Texas100%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute60% higher than Texas43 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than Texas0%14%15%
Workers who work from home0%
Workers who take transit1.8%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Deerwood

Under 1825%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6446%
65 and over2.2%

Median age 34.6 years. 48% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White4.9%
Hispanic or Latino93%
Black2.5%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Weather in Deerwood

Deerwood has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 39°F. There are about 108 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 48 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Deerwood30°50°70°90°62J66F73M79A86M91J94J94A90S82O71N64DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Conroe Montgomery Co Ap, 7 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is moderate, hurricane risk is high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Deerwood

Nearby, Conroe gets a C-, Splendora gets a D and Patton Village gets a D. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. C-ConroeCity, 102,360 people9 mi
  2. DSplendoraTown, 2,131 people10 mi
  3. DPatton VillageTown, 1,629 people11 mi
  4. CWoodbranchTown, 1,719 people12 mi
  5. A-Panorama VillageTown, 2,525 people12 mi
  6. C-Roman ForestTown, 2,336 people13 mi

Deerwood in the Houston area

How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
  4. 45B+Angleton19,972 people42 mito downtown
  5. 46BMissouri City76,558 people18 mito downtown
  6. 47BStafford17,401 people15 mito downtown
  7. 48BDeerwood2,366 people37 mito downtown
  8. 49BNeedville3,094 people38 mito downtown
  9. 50B-Old River-Winfree2,448 people34 mito downtown
  10. 51B-Santa Fe12,901 people32 mito downtown

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Living in Deerwood: common questions

Is Deerwood, TX a good place to live?

Deerwood gets an overall grade of B and ranks 246th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on cost of living and internet access, and trails on education levels and getting around. It is a strong pick for remote workers and people on a budget.

How much does it cost to live in Deerwood?

The median home is worth $69,000, 76% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 1.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $408, including property tax.

Does Deerwood flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Deerwood as moderate, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Deerwood?

Summers in Deerwood peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 39°F. Expect around 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 48 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Deerwood?

The average one-way commute is 43 min, 60% higher than the Texas average. About 0% of workers work from home. It is about 37 miles from downtown Houston.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.