Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Woodland Hollow, Houston

A+

17th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Woodland Hollow is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.6 mi

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

Population
1,780
Median rent
$2,100
Median home value
$836,000
Household income
$205,900
Average commute
32 min
Homes owned
99%
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What it's like to live in Woodland Hollow

Woodland Hollow is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,800 residents, homes built around 1966, mostly owner-occupied (99%) and 49% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 17th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Woodland Hollow

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $205,900, 218% higher than the Houston median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • 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 Woodland Hollow

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,100, 54% higher than the Houston median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 32 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Woodland Hollow report card

Each grade compares Woodland Hollow with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $2,100, homes cost 4.1x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $205,900, 2.5% unemployed.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 32 min, 29% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    81% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

Woodland Hollow compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Median household income: $205,900218% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%56 points higher than Houston (42%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%54 points lower than Houston (54%)

Worse than Houston

  • Median rent: $2,10054% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Average commute: 32 min18% higher than Houston (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%6 points lower than Houston (5.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AFrostwood ElementaryElementary, Spring Branch ISD0.7 mi
  • AMemorial MiddleMiddle, Spring Branch ISD0.6 mi
  • AMemorial High SchoolHigh, Spring Branch ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Woodland Hollow

Median rent in Woodland Hollow is $2,100 a month, 54% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $836,000, 201% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,409 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent54% higher than Houston$2,100$1,361$1,403
Median home value201% higher than Houston$836,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income5% lower than Houston4.1x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent54 points lower than Houston0%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them56 points higher than Houston99%42%63%
Vacant homes11 points lower than Houston0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston196619821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$5,409
Mortgage payment
$4,576
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,100

Based on a $836,000 home in Woodland Hollow, 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

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income218% higher than Houston$205,900$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Houston2.5%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line10 points lower than Houston9.4%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher45 points higher than Houston81%37%34%
Average commute18% higher than Houston32 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home16 points higher than Houston29%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Houston97%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Woodland Hollow

Under 1830%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6441%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White67%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black0%
Asian20%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. AKelliwood PointeCinco Ranch
  2. A+Herald OaksThe Woodlands
  3. A+Ashley GreenThe Woodlands

Questions about Woodland Hollow

Is Woodland Hollow a good place to live?

Woodland Hollow is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 17th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Woodland Hollow?

Median rent in Woodland Hollow is $2,100 a month, 54% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $836,000, 201% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Woodland Hollow?

The closest rated public schools are Frostwood Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Middle (middle, rated A) and Memorial High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Woodland Hollow 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.