Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Magnolia Pond, The Woodlands

B-

53rd of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 60 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Magnolia Pond is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd 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 (6 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
700
Median rent
$3,470
Median home value
$359,000
Household income
$86,800
Average commute
24 min
Homes owned
48%
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What it's like to live in Magnolia Pond

Magnolia Pond is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 700 residents, homes built around 1985, a mix of owners and renters and 8% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 53rd of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Magnolia Pond

  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Magnolia Pond

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $3,470, 90% 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.

Magnolia Pond report card

Each grade compares Magnolia Pond with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $3,470, homes cost 4.1x income.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $86,800, 5.0% unemployed.

    51 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 24 min, 7.6% work from home.

    30 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.0% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    48% of homes owner-occupied.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade F

    73% of homes have broadband.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

Magnolia Pond compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Average commute: 24 min13% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 7.0%2 points lower than The Woodlands (8.8%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 83%36 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median rent: $3,47090% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 48%24 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARide ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.3 mi
  • ACollins IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD1 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Magnolia Pond

Median rent in Magnolia Pond is $3,470 a month, 90% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $139,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $359,000, 30% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,707 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent90% higher than The Woodlands$3,470$1,822$1,403
Median home value30% lower than The Woodlands$359,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income14% higher than The Woodlands4.1x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points higher than The Woodlands83%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them24 points lower than The Woodlands48%73%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than The Woodlands13%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198520001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,707
Mortgage payment
$1,965
Property tax
$742
Median rent, for comparison
$3,470

Based on a $359,000 home in Magnolia Pond, 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 income38% lower than The Woodlands$86,800$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Woodlands5.0%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points higher than The Woodlands7.4%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than The Woodlands52%66%34%
Average commute13% lower than The Woodlands24 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than The Woodlands7.6%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet24 points lower than The Woodlands73%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 Magnolia Pond

Under 186.0%
18 to 349.2%
35 to 6429%
65 and over55%
Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black1.1%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0%

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. CCentral New BraunfelsNew Braunfels
  2. A-Falcon RanchHouston
  3. C+Spring Creek EstatesTomball

Questions about Magnolia Pond

Is Magnolia Pond a good place to live?

Magnolia Pond is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 53rd 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 Magnolia Pond?

Median rent in Magnolia Pond is $3,470 a month, 90% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $359,000, 30% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Magnolia Pond?

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 Magnolia Pond 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.