Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Creekwood, The Woodlands

B+

49th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 73 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Creekwood is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th 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 (19 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
2,720
Median rent
$1,660
Median home value
$227,000
Household income
$83,600
Average commute
38 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in Creekwood

Creekwood is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1987, a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

Our grade for Creekwood is B+. That puts it 49th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Creekwood

  • 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 Creekwood

  • Higher unemployment. 13% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.9% across The Woodlands.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 38 minutes, against 27 for The Woodlands as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Creekwood report card

Each grade compares Creekwood 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 $1,660, homes cost 2.7x income.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $83,600, 13% unemployed.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 38 min, 12% work from home.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    42% have a bachelor’s degree.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Creekwood compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Home value to income: 2.7x25% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than The Woodlands (5.9%)
  • Median rent: $1,6609% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 42%24 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 52%20 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Average commute: 38 min42% higher than The Woodlands (27 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGlen Loch ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.4 mi
  • AMcCullough Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD0.5 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD3 mi

Cost of living in Creekwood

Median rent in Creekwood is $1,660 a month, 9% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $66,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $227,000, 56% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,560 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent9% lower than The Woodlands$1,660$1,822$1,403
Median home value56% lower than The Woodlands$227,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than The Woodlands2.7x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than The Woodlands56%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them20 points lower than The Woodlands52%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198720001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,560
Mortgage payment
$1,243
Property tax
$317
Median rent, for comparison
$1,660

Based on a $227,000 home in Creekwood, 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 income41% lower than The Woodlands$83,600$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate8 points higher than The Woodlands13%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than The Woodlands2.9%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than The Woodlands42%66%34%
Average commute42% higher than The Woodlands38 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than The Woodlands12%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as The Woodlands2.1%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
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Creekwood

Under 1831%
18 to 3423%
35 to 6436%
65 and over9.6%
Race and ethnicity
White64%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Black9.8%
Asian2.6%
Other or more than one race13%

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. C+Deer CoveArlington
  2. BEast MansfieldMansfield
  3. CWildwood EstatesMansfield

Questions about Creekwood

Is Creekwood a good place to live?

Creekwood is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 49th 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 Creekwood?

Renters in Creekwood pay a median of $1,660 a month, 9% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $227,000, 56% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Creekwood?

The closest rated public schools are Glen Loch 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 Creekwood 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.