Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Carmeline, The Woodlands

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26th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Carmeline is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 26th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.1 mi
Pharmacy2.1 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,490
Median rent
$2,780
Median home value
$626,000
Household income
$186,400
Average commute
40 min
Homes owned
68%
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What it's like to live in Carmeline

Carmeline is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly owner-occupied (68%) and 72% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 26th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Carmeline

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $186,400, 32% higher than the The Woodlands median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Carmeline

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,780, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 40 minutes, against 27 for The Woodlands as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Carmeline report card

Each grade compares Carmeline 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 $2,780, homes cost 3.4x income.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $186,400, 0% unemployed.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 40 min, 7.8% work from home.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    67% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    64 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    68% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Carmeline compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%47 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median household income: $186,40032% higher than The Woodlands ($140,701)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than The Woodlands (5.9%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $2,78053% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Average commute: 40 min48% higher than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 68%4 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATough ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.2 mi
  • BBear Branch IntermediateMiddle, Magnolia ISD1.3 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD4.3 mi

Cost of living in Carmeline

Median rent in Carmeline is $2,780 a month, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $111,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $626,000, 22% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,102 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent53% higher than The Woodlands$2,780$1,822$1,403
Median home value22% higher than The Woodlands$626,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than The Woodlands3.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points lower than The Woodlands0%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than The Woodlands68%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands200420001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,102
Mortgage payment
$3,427
Property tax
$675
Median rent, for comparison
$2,780

Based on a $626,000 home in Carmeline, 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 income32% higher than The Woodlands$186,400$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than The Woodlands0%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as The Woodlands5.3%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher1 points higher than The Woodlands67%66%34%
Average commute48% higher than The Woodlands40 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than The Woodlands7.8%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than The Woodlands100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Carmeline

Under 1843%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6441%
65 and over4.0%
Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black15%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. AVillages of Hidden LakePflugerville
  2. A-Southeast CelinaCelina
  3. A-WoodcreekFate

Questions about Carmeline

Is Carmeline a good place to live?

Carmeline is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 26th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Carmeline?

Median rent in Carmeline is $2,780 a month, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $626,000, 22% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Carmeline?

The closest rated public schools are Tough Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bear Branch Intermediate (middle, rated B) 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 Carmeline 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.