Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County
Living in Greenridge Forest, The Woodlands
12th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+
Greenridge Forest is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
- Top-rated schools
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Tornado risk is very high
- 82% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.0 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.0 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.6 mi |
| Gym | 0.8 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,610
- Median rent
- $1,380
- Median home value
- $763,000
- Household income
- $239,000
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 96%
What it's like to live in Greenridge Forest
Greenridge Forest is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,600 residents, homes built around 1988, mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 24% of households with children.
It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 12th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.
Pros of living in Greenridge Forest
- Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,380, 24% lower than the The Woodlands median.
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $239,000, 70% 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 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Greenridge Forest
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Greenridge Forest report card
Each grade compares Greenridge Forest 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 3.2x income.
36 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $239,000, 1.7% unemployed.
94 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 C
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
45 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B-
Average commute 25 min, 14% work from home.
61 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
66% have a bachelor’s degree.
93 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
8.8% of adults uninsured.
76 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A-
96% of homes owner-occupied.
87 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A-
99% of homes have broadband.
81 of 100 vs TX areas
Greenridge Forest compared with The Woodlands
Better than The Woodlands
- Median household income: $239,00070% higher than The Woodlands ($140,701)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%23 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
- Median rent: $1,38024% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
Worse than The Woodlands
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 83%36 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ARide ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.7 mi
- AMcCullough Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD0.8 mi
- AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.2 mi
Cost of living in Greenridge Forest
Median rent in Greenridge Forest 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 $763,000, 49% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,784 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent24% lower than The Woodlands | $1,380 | $1,822 | $1,403 |
| Median home value49% higher than The Woodlands | $763,000 | $511,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income12% lower than The Woodlands | 3.2x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points higher than The Woodlands | 83% | 47% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than The Woodlands | 96% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points lower than The Woodlands | 2.9% | 5.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands | 1988 | 2000 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $4,176
- Property tax
- $607
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,380
Based on a $763,000 home in Greenridge Forest, 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 income70% higher than The Woodlands | $239,000 | $140,701 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than The Woodlands | 1.7% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than The Woodlands | 3.0% | 5.5% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as The Woodlands | 66% | 66% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than The Woodlands | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points lower than The Woodlands | 14% | 22% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as The Woodlands | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than The Woodlands | 99% | 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 Greenridge Forest
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.
- APreserve at Stone OakRound Rock
- A+Rainbow Lake EstatesHeath
- A+Central Brushy CreekBrushy Creek
Questions about Greenridge Forest
Is Greenridge Forest a good place to live?
Greenridge Forest is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,600 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 12th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in Greenridge Forest?
Median rent in Greenridge Forest is $1,380 a month, 24% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $763,000, 49% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.
What schools serve Greenridge Forest?
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 Greenridge Forest 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.