Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Herald Oaks, The Woodlands

A+

1st of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 100 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Herald Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.3 mi

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

Population
3,200
Median rent
$3,320
Median home value
$640,000
Household income
$237,800
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Herald Oaks

Herald Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 3,200 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 40% of households with children.

Our grade for Herald Oaks is A+. That puts it 1st of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Herald Oaks

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $237,800, 69% 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Herald Oaks

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,320, 82% 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.

Herald Oaks report card

Each grade compares Herald 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 B-

    Median rent $3,320, homes cost 2.7x income.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $237,800, 6.1% unemployed.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 94 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 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 A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 20% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    77% have a bachelor’s degree.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.0% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Herald Oaks compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%47 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median household income: $237,80069% higher than The Woodlands ($140,701)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%24 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $3,32082% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than The Woodlands (2.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARide ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1.1 mi
  • ACollins IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD0.9 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.8 mi

Cost of living in Herald Oaks

Median rent in Herald Oaks is $3,320 a month, 82% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $133,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $640,000, 25% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $4,245 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent82% higher than The Woodlands$3,320$1,822$1,403
Median home value25% higher than The Woodlands$640,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than The Woodlands2.7x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points lower than The Woodlands0%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points higher than The Woodlands96%73%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than The Woodlands1.7%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands199220001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$4,245
Mortgage payment
$3,503
Property tax
$742
Median rent, for comparison
$3,320

Based on a $640,000 home in Herald 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 income69% higher than The Woodlands$237,800$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than The Woodlands6.1%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than The Woodlands0.6%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than The Woodlands77%66%34%
Average commute5% lower than The Woodlands26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than The Woodlands20%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than The Woodlands100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Herald Oaks

Under 1822%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6440%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White82%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black4.5%
Asian0.7%
Other or more than one race1.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in The Woodlands

  1. 2A+Linton RidgeMedian rent $1,770
  2. 3A+Evangeline Oaks
  3. 4A+Sylvan ForestMedian rent $2,350
  4. 5A+Hayden's RunMedian rent $2,420
  5. 6A+MillportMedian rent $1,770
  6. 7A+BerryfrostMedian rent $1,860
  7. 8A+TerradaleMedian rent $1,470
  8. 9A+Alden BridgeMedian rent $3,380

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+The Grove FriscoFrisco
  2. A+Las LomasSan Antonio
  3. A+SilhouetteAllen

Questions about Herald Oaks

Is Herald Oaks a good place to live?

Herald Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 3,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Herald Oaks?

Renters in Herald Oaks pay a median of $3,320 a month, 82% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $640,000, 25% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Herald Oaks?

The closest rated public schools are Ride Elementary (elementary, rated A), Collins 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 Herald 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.