Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County
Living in Hawkhurst, The Woodlands
47th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 76 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+
Hawkhurst is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
- Top-rated schools
- Well connected
- Lots of parks
- Home ownership scores low (7 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 3.0 mi |
| Pharmacy | 3.0 mi |
| Park | 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.9 mi |
| Childcare | 1.4 mi |
| Library | 1.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,780
- Median rent
- $1,980
- Median home value
- $419,000
- Household income
- $93,900
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 51%
What it's like to live in Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), a mix of owners and renters and 28% of households with children.
Our grade for Hawkhurst is B+. That puts it 47th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.
Pros of living in Hawkhurst
- 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 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in Hawkhurst
- Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 3.0 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Hawkhurst report card
Each grade compares Hawkhurst with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D+
Median rent $1,980, homes cost 4.5x income.
27 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B
Median household income $93,900, 1.3% unemployed.
72 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.
90 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-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
37 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C+
Average commute 25 min, 16% work from home.
56 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B
51% have a bachelor’s degree.
70 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
11% of adults uninsured.
64 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade F
51% of homes owner-occupied.
7 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
Hawkhurst compared with The Woodlands
Better than The Woodlands
- Unemployment rate: 1.3%4 points lower than The Woodlands (4.9%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 100%3 points higher than The Woodlands (97%)
- Average commute: 25 min7% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
Worse than The Woodlands
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 51%21 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
- Vacant homes: 25%19 points higher than The Woodlands (5.9%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 51%15 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ACedric C SmithElementary, Magnolia ISD0.9 mi
- BBear Branch IntermediateMiddle, Magnolia ISD1.8 mi
- ATomball High SchoolHigh, Tomball ISD5.2 mi
Cost of living in Hawkhurst
Median rent in Hawkhurst is $1,980 a month, 9% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $79,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $419,000, 18% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,968 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent9% higher than The Woodlands | $1,980 | $1,822 | $1,403 |
| Median home value18% lower than The Woodlands | $419,000 | $511,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income23% higher than The Woodlands | 4.5x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than The Woodlands | 49% | 47% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than The Woodlands | 51% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes19 points higher than The Woodlands | 25% | 5.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands | 2014 | 2000 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,293
- Property tax
- $675
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,980
Based on a $419,000 home in Hawkhurst, 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 income33% lower than The Woodlands | $93,900 | $140,701 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate4 points lower than The Woodlands | 1.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line1 points higher than The Woodlands | 6.7% | 5.5% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher15 points lower than The Woodlands | 51% | 66% | 34% |
| Average commute7% lower than The Woodlands | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home6 points lower than The Woodlands | 16% | 22% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as The Woodlands | 1.9% | 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 Hawkhurst
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.
- B+Southeast ProsperProsper
- A-VittoriaLeague City
- B+The LinksTimberwood Park
Questions about Hawkhurst
Is Hawkhurst a good place to live?
Hawkhurst is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,800 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 47th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Hawkhurst?
Renters in Hawkhurst pay a median of $1,980 a month, 9% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $419,000, 18% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.
What schools serve Hawkhurst?
The closest rated public schools are Cedric C Smith (elementary, rated A), Bear Branch Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Tomball 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 Hawkhurst 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.