Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Pemberly, The Woodlands

A-

41st of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Pemberly is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (9 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.3 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant1.1 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.2 mi

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

Population
770
Median rent
$1,950
Median home value
$1,059,000
Household income
$250,000+
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
96%
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What it's like to live in Pemberly

Pemberly is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 21% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 41st of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Pemberly

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $250,000+, 78% higher 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 Pemberly

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Pemberly report card

Each grade compares Pemberly 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 $1,950, homes cost 4.2x income.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $250,000+, 4.1% unemployed.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    95 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 D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 18% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    72% have a bachelor’s degree.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    7.1% of adults uninsured.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    96% of homes owner-occupied.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

Pemberly compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Median household income: $250,000+78% higher than The Woodlands ($140,701)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 96%23 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 72%6 points higher than The Woodlands (66%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%53 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Home value to income: 4.2x16% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,9507% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABuckalew ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.7 mi
  • BBear Branch IntermediateMiddle, Magnolia ISD1.8 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.7 mi

Cost of living in Pemberly

Median rent in Pemberly is $1,950 a month, 7% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $78,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $1,059,000, 107% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $6,630 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent7% higher than The Woodlands$1,950$1,822$1,403
Median home value107% higher than The Woodlands$1,059,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income16% higher than The Woodlands4.2x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points higher than The Woodlands100%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points higher than The Woodlands96%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands200520001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$6,630
Mortgage payment
$5,797
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,950

Based on a $1,059,000 home in Pemberly, 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% higher than The Woodlands$250,000+$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Woodlands4.1%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than The Woodlands72%66%34%
Average commute6% higher than The Woodlands29 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than The Woodlands18%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points lower than The Woodlands96%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Pemberly

Under 1829%
18 to 343.6%
35 to 6446%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Black0%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race5.7%

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. B+North HurstHurst
  2. B+Whitley PlaceProsper
  3. A-Southeast NorthlakeNorthlake

Questions about Pemberly

Is Pemberly a good place to live?

Pemberly is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 41st of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Pemberly?

Median rent in Pemberly is $1,950 a month, 7% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $1,059,000, 107% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Pemberly?

The closest rated public schools are Buckalew 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 Pemberly 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.