Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County
Living in Circlewood Glen, The Woodlands
50th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+
Circlewood Glen is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 50th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
- Top-rated schools
- Lots of parks
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.2 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,050
- Median rent
- $1,260
- Median home value
- $462,000
- Household income
- $52,400
- Average commute
- 26 min
- Homes owned
- 38%
What it's like to live in Circlewood Glen
Circlewood Glen is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,100 residents, homes built around 1986, a mix of owners and renters and 29% of households with children.
It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 50th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.
Pros of living in Circlewood Glen
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,260, 31% lower than the The Woodlands 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Circlewood Glen
- Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across The Woodlands.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Circlewood Glen report card
Each grade compares Circlewood Glen 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 $1,260, homes cost 8.8x income.
27 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $52,400, 0% unemployed.
47 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A+
Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.
99 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
61 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 26 min, 18% work from home.
21 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
37% have a bachelor’s degree.
68 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
8.8% of adults uninsured.
76 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D+
38% of homes owner-occupied.
25 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
95% of homes have broadband.
58 of 100 vs TX areas
Circlewood Glen compared with The Woodlands
Better than The Woodlands
- Median rent: $1,26031% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
- Unemployment rate: 0%5 points lower than The Woodlands (4.9%)
- Average commute: 26 min4% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
Worse than The Woodlands
- Home value to income: 8.8x142% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 38%35 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%30 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ARide ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.3 mi
- AMcCullough Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD0.5 mi
- AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.2 mi
Cost of living in Circlewood Glen
Median rent in Circlewood Glen is $1,260 a month, 31% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $462,000, 10% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,136 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent31% lower than The Woodlands | $1,260 | $1,822 | $1,403 |
| Median home value10% lower than The Woodlands | $462,000 | $511,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income142% higher than The Woodlands | 8.8x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points higher than The Woodlands | 53% | 47% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them35 points lower than The Woodlands | 38% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as The Woodlands | 6.6% | 5.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands | 1986 | 2000 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,529
- Property tax
- $607
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,260
Based on a $462,000 home in Circlewood Glen, 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
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income63% lower than The Woodlands | $52,400 | $140,701 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points lower than The Woodlands | 0% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line8 points higher than The Woodlands | 13% | 5.5% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher30 points lower than The Woodlands | 37% | 66% | 34% |
| Average commute4% lower than The Woodlands | 26 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home4 points lower than The Woodlands | 18% | 22% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands | 0% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than The Woodlands | 95% | 97% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesHigh
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Circlewood Glen
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in The Woodlands
- 1A+Herald OaksMedian rent $3,320
- 2A+Linton RidgeMedian rent $1,770
- 3A+Evangeline Oaks
- 4A+Sylvan ForestMedian rent $2,350
- 5A+Hayden's RunMedian rent $2,420
- 6A+MillportMedian rent $1,770
- 7A+BerryfrostMedian rent $1,860
- 8A+TerradaleMedian rent $1,470
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- B-Central FriscoFrisco
- B+Parmer Crossing at Lakeline StationAustin
- A-The Highlands of SonterraSan Antonio
Questions about Circlewood Glen
Is Circlewood Glen a good place to live?
Circlewood Glen is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,100 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 50th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Circlewood Glen?
Median rent in Circlewood Glen is $1,260 a month, 31% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $462,000, 10% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 8.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.
What schools serve Circlewood Glen?
The closest rated public schools are Ride Elementary (elementary, rated A), McCullough Junior High (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 Circlewood Glen 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.