Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Alden Bridge, The Woodlands

A+

9th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Alden Bridge is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (9 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcareunder 0.1 mi
Library3.3 mi

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

Population
2,370
Median rent
$3,380
Median home value
$484,000
Household income
$145,400
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in Alden Bridge

Alden Bridge is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 37% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 9th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Alden Bridge

  • 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Alden Bridge

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,380, 86% higher than the The Woodlands median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Alden Bridge report card

Each grade compares Alden Bridge 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 $3,380, homes cost 3.3x income.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $145,400, 7.8% 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

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 24 min, 33% work from home.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.3% of adults uninsured.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    97% of homes have broadband.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

Alden Bridge compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 98%26 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%9 points higher than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than The Woodlands (5.9%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%53 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median rent: $3,38086% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.8%3 points higher than The Woodlands (4.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABush ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.1 mi
  • AMitchell IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD0.5 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.5 mi

Cost of living in Alden Bridge

Median rent in Alden Bridge is $3,380 a month, 86% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $135,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $484,000, 5% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,222 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent86% higher than The Woodlands$3,380$1,822$1,403
Median home value5% lower than The Woodlands$484,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than The Woodlands3.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points higher than The Woodlands100%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than The Woodlands98%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands199520001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,222
Mortgage payment
$2,649
Property tax
$573
Median rent, for comparison
$3,380

Based on a $484,000 home in Alden Bridge, 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

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median household income3% higher than The Woodlands$145,400$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than The Woodlands7.8%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than The Woodlands1.0%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points higher than The Woodlands75%66%34%
Average commute10% lower than The Woodlands24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than The Woodlands33%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than The Woodlands4.3%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as The Woodlands97%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Alden Bridge

Under 1835%
18 to 347.2%
35 to 6446%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White70%
Hispanic or Latino9.8%
Black4.4%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race2.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in The Woodlands

  1. 1A+Herald OaksMedian rent $3,320
  2. 2A+Linton RidgeMedian rent $1,770
  3. 3A+Evangeline Oaks
  4. 4A+Sylvan ForestMedian rent $2,350
  5. 5A+Hayden's RunMedian rent $2,420
  6. 6A+MillportMedian rent $1,770
  7. 7A+BerryfrostMedian rent $1,860
  8. 8A+TerradaleMedian rent $1,470

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+College Court PlaceWest University Place
  2. A+Rice VillageWest University Place
  3. A+SouthamptonHouston

Questions about Alden Bridge

Is Alden Bridge a good place to live?

Alden Bridge is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Alden Bridge?

Median rent in Alden Bridge is $3,380 a month, 86% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $484,000, 5% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Alden Bridge?

The closest rated public schools are Bush Elementary (elementary, rated A), Mitchell Intermediate (middle, rated A) and The Woodlands 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 Alden Bridge 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.