Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County
Living in Evangeline Oaks, The Woodlands
3rd of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+
Evangeline Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
- Top-rated schools
- Well connected
- Lots of parks
- Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.1 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.0 mi |
| Park | under 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.9 mi |
| Gym | 1.0 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.4 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 4.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,490
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $556,000
- Household income
- $250,000+
- Average commute
- 34 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in Evangeline Oaks
Evangeline Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,500 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 66% of households with children.
Our grade for Evangeline Oaks is A+. That puts it 3rd of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.
Pros of living in Evangeline Oaks
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $250,000+, 78% 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 under 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in Evangeline Oaks
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 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.
Evangeline Oaks report card
Each grade compares Evangeline Oaks with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade A+
Homes cost 2.2x income.
96 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $250,000+, 3.9% unemployed.
93 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A+
Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.
98 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 D+
Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
25 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 34 min, 11% work from home.
5 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A+
72% have a bachelor’s degree.
97 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
7.6% of adults uninsured.
84 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A+
100% of homes owner-occupied.
99 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Evangeline Oaks compared with The Woodlands
Better than The Woodlands
- Median household income: $250,000+78% higher than The Woodlands ($140,701)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%27 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
- Home value to income: 2.2x39% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)
Worse than The Woodlands
- Average commute: 34 min28% higher than The Woodlands (27 min)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than The Woodlands (2.0%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ABush ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1 mi
- AMitchell IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD1.2 mi
- AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.5 mi
Cost of living in Evangeline Oaks
The median home is worth $556,000, 9% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,636 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value9% higher than The Woodlands | $556,000 | $511,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income39% lower than The Woodlands | 2.2x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than The Woodlands | 100% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands | 0% | 5.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands | 2005 | 2000 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,043
- Property tax
- $593
Based on a $556,000 home in Evangeline Oaks, 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 income78% higher than The Woodlands | $250,000+ | $140,701 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Woodlands | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points lower than The Woodlands | 0% | 5.5% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than The Woodlands | 72% | 66% | 34% |
| Average commute28% higher than The Woodlands | 34 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home10 points lower than The Woodlands | 11% | 22% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands | 0% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than The Woodlands | 100% | 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 Evangeline Oaks
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
- 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
- 9A+Alden BridgeMedian rent $3,380
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- A+Heath Golf & Yacht ClubHeath
- AThe Falls at Clementson RanchTimberwood Park
- A+Kings PointHouston
Questions about Evangeline Oaks
Is Evangeline Oaks a good place to live?
Evangeline Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Evangeline Oaks?
The median home is worth $556,000, 9% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.
What schools serve Evangeline Oaks?
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 Evangeline Oaks 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.