Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Fairway Oaks, The Woodlands

A-

40th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Fairway Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
2,570
Median rent
$1,380
Median home value
$435,000
Household income
$80,700
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
40%
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What it's like to live in Fairway Oaks

Fairway Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1983, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 40th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Fairway Oaks

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,380, 24% 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 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Fairway Oaks

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Fairway Oaks report card

Each grade compares Fairway 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 C

    Median rent $1,380, homes cost 5.4x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $80,700, 5.7% unemployed.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 87 of 100 on the state rating.

    76 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 16% work from home.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    40% of homes owner-occupied.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

Fairway Oaks compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%18 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Average commute: 20 min26% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,38024% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 40%32 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%20 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Home value to income: 5.4x48% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLamar ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.3 mi
  • BVogel IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD1 mi
  • BOak Ridge High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Fairway Oaks

Median rent in Fairway Oaks is $1,380 a month, 24% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $435,000, 15% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,770 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent24% lower than The Woodlands$1,380$1,822$1,403
Median home value15% lower than The Woodlands$435,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income48% higher than The Woodlands5.4x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent18 points lower than The Woodlands29%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them32 points lower than The Woodlands40%73%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as The Woodlands5.9%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198320001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,770
Mortgage payment
$2,381
Property tax
$389
Median rent, for comparison
$1,380

Based on a $435,000 home in Fairway 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

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median household income43% lower than The Woodlands$80,700$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Woodlands5.7%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points higher than The Woodlands8.4%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than The Woodlands46%66%34%
Average commute26% lower than The Woodlands20 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home6 points lower than The Woodlands16%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than The Woodlands6.9%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than The Woodlands89%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Fairway Oaks

Under 1820%
18 to 3425%
35 to 6434%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White59%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black8.6%
Asian5.4%
Other or more than one race2.6%

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. B-Village PlaceHouston
  2. B+TimbercrestHouston
  3. BNorth BeltonBelton

Questions about Fairway Oaks

Is Fairway Oaks a good place to live?

Fairway Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 40th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Fairway Oaks?

Median rent in Fairway Oaks is $1,380 a month, 24% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $435,000, 15% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 5.4x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Fairway Oaks?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar Elementary (elementary, rated B), Vogel Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Oak Ridge High School (high, rated B). 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 Fairway 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.