Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Copper Sage, The Woodlands

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21st of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 94 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Copper Sage is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.6 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
1,940
Median rent
$2,790
Median home value
$372,000
Household income
$144,900
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
79%
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What it's like to live in Copper Sage

Copper Sage is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,900 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (79%) and 39% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 21st of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Copper Sage

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

Cons of living in Copper Sage

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,790, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Copper Sage report card

Each grade compares Copper Sage 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 $2,790, homes cost 2.6x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $144,900, 6.2% unemployed.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 18% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.3% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    79% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Copper Sage compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Home value to income: 2.6x29% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%10 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 79%7 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $2,79053% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 54%12 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Average commute: 29 min8% higher than The Woodlands (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGalatas ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1.2 mi
  • ACollins IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD2 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Copper Sage

Median rent in Copper Sage is $2,790 a month, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $112,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $372,000, 27% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,419 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent53% higher than The Woodlands$2,790$1,822$1,403
Median home value27% lower than The Woodlands$372,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than The Woodlands2.6x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than The Woodlands37%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than The Woodlands79%73%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than The Woodlands4.5%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands199120001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,419
Mortgage payment
$2,036
Property tax
$383
Median rent, for comparison
$2,790

Based on a $372,000 home in Copper Sage, 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 incomeAbout the same as The Woodlands$144,900$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than The Woodlands6.2%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than The Woodlands2.4%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than The Woodlands54%66%34%
Average commute8% higher than The Woodlands29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than The Woodlands18%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 floodingLow
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery low
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Copper Sage

Under 1825%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6443%
65 and over17%
Race and ethnicity
White71%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Black0%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race0.6%

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. AInwood ParkHouston
  2. A+Crystal LakePearland
  3. AEast FriscoFrisco

Questions about Copper Sage

Is Copper Sage a good place to live?

Copper Sage is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,900 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 21st 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 Copper Sage?

Median rent in Copper Sage is $2,790 a month, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $372,000, 27% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Copper Sage?

The closest rated public schools are Galatas Elementary (elementary, rated A), Collins 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 Copper Sage 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.