Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Millbend Village, The Woodlands

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29th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Millbend Village is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.4 mi

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

Population
1,710
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$578,000
Household income
$124,800
Average commute
30 min
Homes owned
63%
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What it's like to live in Millbend Village

Millbend Village is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 22% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 29th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Millbend Village

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,490, 18% lower than the The Woodlands median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Millbend Village

  • Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across The Woodlands.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Millbend Village report card

Each grade compares Millbend Village 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 $1,490, homes cost 4.6x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $124,800, 0% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 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.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 30 min, 19% work from home.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    46% have a bachelor’s degree.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    63% of homes owner-occupied.

    70 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Millbend Village compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 26%21 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median rent: $1,49018% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than The Woodlands (5.9%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 46%20 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Home value to income: 4.6x27% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 63%9 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHailey ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1 mi
  • AKnox Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD1.2 mi
  • BOak Ridge High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.8 mi

Cost of living in Millbend Village

Median rent in Millbend Village is $1,490 a month, 18% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $578,000, 13% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,462 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent18% lower than The Woodlands$1,490$1,822$1,403
Median home value13% higher than The Woodlands$578,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income27% higher than The Woodlands4.6x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points lower than The Woodlands26%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than The Woodlands63%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198020001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,462
Mortgage payment
$3,164
Property tax
$298
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $578,000 home in Millbend Village, 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 income11% lower than The Woodlands$124,800$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than The Woodlands0%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line8 points higher than The Woodlands13%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher20 points lower than The Woodlands46%66%34%
Average commute9% higher than The Woodlands30 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than The Woodlands19%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as The Woodlands1.6%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 floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Millbend Village

Under 1819%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6437%
65 and over35%
Race and ethnicity
White63%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black3.1%
Asian5.5%
Other or more than one race14%

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. ACaruth LakesRockwall
  2. APark WestheimerHouston
  3. ACrescent OaksSan Antonio

Questions about Millbend Village

Is Millbend Village a good place to live?

Millbend Village is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 29th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Millbend Village?

Median rent in Millbend Village is $1,490 a month, 18% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $578,000, 13% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Millbend Village?

The closest rated public schools are Hailey Elementary (elementary, rated A), Knox Junior High (middle, rated A) 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 Millbend Village 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.