Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Montfair, The Woodlands

B-

54th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 59 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Montfair is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 54th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (8 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.8 mi
Pharmacy1.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
780
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$377,000
Household income
$31,500
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
28%
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What it's like to live in Montfair

Montfair is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2004), mostly rented (72% of homes) and 17% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 54th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Montfair

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,360, 25% lower 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 Montfair

  • Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across The Woodlands.
  • Higher unemployment. 19% 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.

Montfair report card

Each grade compares Montfair 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 $1,360, homes cost 12.0x income.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade F

    Median household income $31,500, 19% unemployed.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    93 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 C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B-

    Average commute 27 min, 23% work from home.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    54% have a bachelor’s degree.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    8.4% of adults uninsured.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    28% of homes owner-occupied.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Montfair compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $1,36025% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than The Woodlands (5.9%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%3 points higher than The Woodlands (97%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Home value to income: 12.0x229% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 28%45 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 87%40 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADeretchin ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.2 mi
  • BBear Branch IntermediateMiddle, Magnolia ISD0.4 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD4.8 mi

Cost of living in Montfair

Median rent in Montfair is $1,360 a month, 25% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $377,000, 26% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,897 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent25% lower than The Woodlands$1,360$1,822$1,403
Median home value26% lower than The Woodlands$377,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income229% higher than The Woodlands12.0x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent40 points higher than The Woodlands87%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them45 points lower than The Woodlands28%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands200420001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,897
Mortgage payment
$2,064
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $377,000 home in Montfair, 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 income78% lower than The Woodlands$31,500$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate14 points higher than The Woodlands19%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than The Woodlands13%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher12 points lower than The Woodlands54%66%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as The Woodlands27 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than The Woodlands23%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than The Woodlands3.6%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Montfair

Under 1817%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6442%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black25%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race5.0%

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. BSummerglenTimberwood Park
  2. CEdelwiess GartensCollege Station
  3. B-Callan VillageWaco

Questions about Montfair

Is Montfair a good place to live?

Montfair is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 54th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Montfair?

Median rent in Montfair is $1,360 a month, 25% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $377,000, 26% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 12.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Montfair?

The closest rated public schools are Deretchin Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bear Branch Intermediate (middle, rated B) 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 Montfair 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.