Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Shadowcreek, The Woodlands

A-

37th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 84 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Shadowcreek is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 37th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • 100% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.5 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.0 mi

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

Population
580
Median rent
$1,280
Median home value
$222,000
Household income
$85,600
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
83%
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What it's like to live in Shadowcreek

Shadowcreek is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 600 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 0% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 37th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Shadowcreek

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,280, 30% 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 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Shadowcreek

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

Shadowcreek report card

Each grade compares Shadowcreek 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 $1,280, homes cost 2.6x income.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B

    Median household income $85,600, 0% unemployed.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    98 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.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 22 min, 16% work from home.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    35% have a bachelor’s degree.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    83% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Shadowcreek compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $1,28030% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x29% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 83%10 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%53 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 35%31 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Median household income: $85,60039% lower than The Woodlands ($140,701)

Closest public schools

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

  • AGlen Loch ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.6 mi
  • AMcCullough Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD0.3 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.4 mi

Cost of living in Shadowcreek

Median rent in Shadowcreek is $1,280 a month, 30% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $222,000, 57% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,532 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent30% lower than The Woodlands$1,280$1,822$1,403
Median home value57% lower than The Woodlands$222,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income29% lower than The Woodlands2.6x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points higher than The Woodlands100%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than The Woodlands83%73%63%
Vacant homes1 points lower than The Woodlands4.6%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198620001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,532
Mortgage payment
$1,215
Property tax
$317
Median rent, for comparison
$1,280

Based on a $222,000 home in Shadowcreek, 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 income39% lower than The Woodlands$85,600$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than The Woodlands0%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than The Woodlands9.5%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher31 points lower than The Woodlands35%66%34%
Average commute18% lower than The Woodlands22 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than The Woodlands16%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands0%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
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Shadowcreek

Under 180%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6416%
65 and over47%
Race and ethnicity
White77%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Black2.4%
Asian5.0%
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. B+Cypress VillagePearland
  2. BLake Sharon Estates Phase 3Denton
  3. B+The Lakes in Bay ColonyLeague City

Questions about Shadowcreek

Is Shadowcreek a good place to live?

Shadowcreek is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 37th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Shadowcreek?

Median rent in Shadowcreek is $1,280 a month, 30% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $222,000, 57% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Shadowcreek?

The closest rated public schools are Glen Loch Elementary (elementary, rated A), McCullough Junior High (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 Shadowcreek 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.