Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Harper's Landing, The Woodlands

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18th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Harper's Landing is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library3.9 mi

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

Population
3,750
Median rent
$2,360
Median home value
$346,000
Household income
$139,700
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
86%
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What it's like to live in Harper's Landing

Harper's Landing is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 3,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 45% of households with children.

Our grade for Harper's Landing is A. That puts it 18th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Harper's Landing

  • 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Harper's Landing

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,360, 30% higher than the The Woodlands median.
  • Higher unemployment. 8.6% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.9% across The Woodlands.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Harper's Landing report card

Each grade compares Harper's Landing with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $2,360, homes cost 2.5x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $139,700, 8.6% unemployed.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 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 C

    Average commute 26 min, 17% work from home.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    10% of adults uninsured.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    86% of homes owner-occupied.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    97% of homes have broadband.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

Harper's Landing compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 20%27 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%13 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Home value to income: 2.5x32% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $2,36030% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%9 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Unemployment rate: 8.6%4 points higher than The Woodlands (4.9%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASuchma ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1.1 mi
  • BIrons Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD1.4 mi
  • ACollege Park High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Harper's Landing

Median rent in Harper's Landing is $2,360 a month, 30% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $94,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $346,000, 32% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,370 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent30% higher than The Woodlands$2,360$1,822$1,403
Median home value32% lower than The Woodlands$346,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income32% lower than The Woodlands2.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent27 points lower than The Woodlands20%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than The Woodlands86%73%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than The Woodlands0.5%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands200520001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,370
Mortgage payment
$1,894
Property tax
$476
Median rent, for comparison
$2,360

Based on a $346,000 home in Harper's Landing, 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$139,700$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than The Woodlands8.6%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than The Woodlands2.6%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher9 points lower than The Woodlands57%66%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as The Woodlands26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than The Woodlands17%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as The Woodlands1.7%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as The Woodlands97%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Harper's Landing

Under 1831%
18 to 3411%
35 to 6447%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Black2.7%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race6.2%

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. ACaruth LakesRockwall
  2. A-North CarrolltonCarrollton
  3. ACrestview at ProsperProsper

Questions about Harper's Landing

Is Harper's Landing a good place to live?

Harper's Landing is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 3,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 18th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Harper's Landing?

Renters in Harper's Landing pay a median of $2,360 a month, 30% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $346,000, 32% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Harper's Landing?

The closest rated public schools are Suchma Elementary (elementary, rated A), Irons Junior High (middle, rated B) and College Park High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Harper's Landing 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.