Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in High Oaks, The Woodlands

A-

44th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 81 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

High Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
2,480
Median rent
$1,600
Median home value
$299,000
Household income
$94,500
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
52%
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What it's like to live in High Oaks

High Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1993, a mix of owners and renters and 26% of households with children.

Our grade for High Oaks is A-. That puts it 44th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in High Oaks

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,600, 12% lower than the The Woodlands median.
  • 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 0.7 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in High Oaks

  • Higher unemployment. 12% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.9% across The Woodlands.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

High Oaks report card

Each grade compares High 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 C

    Median rent $1,600, homes cost 3.2x income.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C-

    Median household income $94,500, 12% unemployed.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 C-

    Average commute 29 min, 26% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    12% of adults uninsured.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    52% of homes owner-occupied.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

High Oaks compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than The Woodlands (5.9%)
  • Home value to income: 3.2x13% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,60012% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%21 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 52%21 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Median household income: $94,50033% lower than The Woodlands ($140,701)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHailey ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1 mi
  • BWilkerson IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD0.7 mi
  • BOak Ridge High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD3.6 mi

Cost of living in High Oaks

Median rent in High Oaks is $1,600 a month, 12% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $299,000, 42% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,942 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent12% lower than The Woodlands$1,600$1,822$1,403
Median home value42% lower than The Woodlands$299,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income13% lower than The Woodlands3.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than The Woodlands54%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points lower than The Woodlands52%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands199320001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,942
Mortgage payment
$1,637
Property tax
$305
Median rent, for comparison
$1,600

Based on a $299,000 home in High 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 income33% lower than The Woodlands$94,500$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate7 points higher than The Woodlands12%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than The Woodlands10%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points lower than The Woodlands45%66%34%
Average commute7% higher than The Woodlands29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than The Woodlands26%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as The Woodlands1.4%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than The Woodlands95%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in High Oaks

Under 1819%
18 to 3433%
35 to 6438%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black3.1%
Asian17%
Other or more than one race3.2%

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. A-Fern BluffRound Rock
  2. ATrenton VillageMcAllen
  3. AGarden GroveHouston

Questions about High Oaks

Is High Oaks a good place to live?

High Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 44th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in High Oaks?

Renters in High Oaks pay a median of $1,600 a month, 12% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $299,000, 42% lower 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 High Oaks?

The closest rated public schools are Hailey Elementary (elementary, rated A), Wilkerson Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Oak Ridge High School (high, rated B). 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 High 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.