Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County
Living in Hayden's Run, The Woodlands
5th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+
Hayden's Run is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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
- Cost of living scores low (20 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | under 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.6 mi |
| Gym | 0.8 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.3 mi |
| Library | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 2,350
- Median rent
- $2,420
- Median home value
- $587,000
- Household income
- $229,000
- Average commute
- 25 min
- Homes owned
- 97%
What it's like to live in Hayden's Run
Hayden's Run is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (97%) and 51% of households with children.
It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.
Pros of living in Hayden's Run
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $229,000, 63% 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 Hayden's Run
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,420, 33% higher than the The Woodlands median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Hayden's Run report card
Each grade compares Hayden's Run 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 $2,420, homes cost 2.6x income.
20 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $229,000, 2.1% 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 B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
67 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 25 min, 20% work from home.
76 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A+
70% have a bachelor’s degree.
97 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
7.1% of adults uninsured.
86 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A
97% of homes owner-occupied.
91 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A-
99% of homes have broadband.
81 of 100 vs TX areas
Hayden's Run compared with The Woodlands
Better than The Woodlands
- Median household income: $229,00063% higher than The Woodlands ($140,701)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 97%25 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
- Home value to income: 2.6x30% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)
Worse than The Woodlands
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%53 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
- Median rent: $2,42033% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AGalatas ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.2 mi
- AMitchell IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD1.6 mi
- AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.7 mi
Cost of living in Hayden's Run
Median rent in Hayden's Run is $2,420 a month, 33% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $97,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $587,000, 15% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,922 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent33% higher than The Woodlands | $2,420 | $1,822 | $1,403 |
| Median home value15% higher than The Woodlands | $587,000 | $511,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income30% lower than The Woodlands | 2.6x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points higher than The Woodlands | 100% | 47% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than The Woodlands | 97% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes5 points lower than The Woodlands | 1.3% | 5.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands | 1995 | 2000 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,213
- Property tax
- $709
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,420
Based on a $587,000 home in Hayden's Run, 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 income63% higher than The Woodlands | $229,000 | $140,701 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than The Woodlands | 2.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line4 points lower than The Woodlands | 1.7% | 5.5% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than The Woodlands | 70% | 66% | 34% |
| Average commute9% lower than The Woodlands | 25 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home1 points lower than The Woodlands | 20% | 22% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than The Woodlands | 5.6% | 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
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailHigh
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Hayden's Run
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
- 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+Rainbow Lake EstatesHeath
- A+Barrington OaksAustin
- A+Balcones ParkAustin
Questions about Hayden's Run
Is Hayden's Run a good place to live?
Hayden's Run is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,300 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 Hayden's Run?
Median rent in Hayden's Run is $2,420 a month, 33% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $587,000, 15% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.
What schools serve Hayden's Run?
The closest rated public schools are Galatas 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 Hayden's Run 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.