Neighborhood in Lake Jackson, Brazoria County

Living in Woodshore, Lake Jackson

A-

2nd of 5areas in Lake Jackson
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Lake Jackson overall: B-

Woodshore is a neighborhood in Lake Jackson, TX, home to about 5,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Lake Jackson. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.0 mi

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

Population
5,700
Median rent
$1,510
Median home value
$278,000
Household income
$121,400
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Woodshore

Woodshore is a neighborhood in Lake Jackson with about 5,700 residents, homes built around 1977, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 34% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 5 areas in Lake Jackson, which grades B- overall.

Pros of living in Woodshore

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $121,400, 33% higher than the Lake Jackson median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Woodshore

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Woodshore report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,510, homes cost 2.3x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $121,400, 11% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 309 violent crimes per 100k, 1,413 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C+

    Average commute 19 min, 5.2% work from home.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    15% of adults uninsured.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

Woodshore compared with Lake Jackson

Better than Lake Jackson

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%24 points higher than Lake Jackson (62%)
  • Median household income: $121,40033% higher than Lake Jackson ($90,938)
  • People below the poverty line: 2.5%9 points lower than Lake Jackson (12%)

Worse than Lake Jackson

  • Unemployment rate: 11%3 points higher than Lake Jackson (8.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGriffith ElementaryElementary, Brazosport ISD0.6 mi
  • BLake Jackson IntermediateMiddle, Brazosport ISD1.7 mi
  • BBrazoswood High SchoolHigh, Brazosport ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Woodshore

Median rent in Woodshore is $1,510 a month, about the same as the Lake Jackson median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $278,000, 11% higher than the Lake Jackson median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,831 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLake JacksonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Lake Jackson$1,510$1,478$1,403
Median home value11% higher than Lake Jackson$278,000$250,100$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Lake Jackson2.3x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Lake Jackson45%46%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than Lake Jackson86%62%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Lake Jackson5.3%7.0%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Lake Jackson197719831992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,831
Mortgage payment
$1,522
Property tax
$309
Median rent, for comparison
$1,510

Based on a $278,000 home in Woodshore, 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

MeasureHereLake JacksonTexas
Median household income33% higher than Lake Jackson$121,400$90,938$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Lake Jackson11%8.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Lake Jackson2.5%12%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Lake Jackson29%28%34%
Average commute6% lower than Lake Jackson19 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Lake Jackson5.2%5.6%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Lake Jackson0%0.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Lake Jackson97%94%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Woodshore

Under 1822%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6440%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White75%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black0.8%
Asian2.2%
Other or more than one race3.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Lake Jackson

  1. 1A-North Lake JacksonMedian rent $1,590
  2. 3BCentral Lake JacksonMedian rent $1,330
  3. 4C+Southeast Lake JacksonMedian rent $1,180
  4. 5C-South Lake JacksonMedian rent $1,670

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BEast PasadenaPasadena
  2. A-Fairmont ParkLa Porte
  3. A-Park PlaceDeer Park

Questions about Woodshore

Is Woodshore a good place to live?

Woodshore is a neighborhood in Lake Jackson, TX, home to about 5,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 5 areas we score in Lake Jackson. It does best on home ownership and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in Woodshore?

Median rent in Woodshore is $1,510 a month, about the same as the Lake Jackson median. The median home is worth $278,000, 11% higher than the Lake Jackson median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across Lake Jackson.

What schools serve Woodshore?

The closest rated public schools are Griffith Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lake Jackson Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Brazoswood High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 4 Census block groups closest to the Woodshore 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.