Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Sterling Pond, The Woodlands

A+

11th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Sterling Pond is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
2,490
Median rent
$2,710
Median home value
$504,000
Household income
$151,700
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Sterling Pond

Sterling Pond is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,500 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 51% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 11th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Sterling 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 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Sterling Pond

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,710, 49% higher than the The Woodlands median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 33 minutes, against 27 for The Woodlands as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Sterling Pond report card

Each grade compares Sterling 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 C+

    Median rent $2,710, homes cost 3.3x income.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $151,700, 2.7% unemployed.

    85 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.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 33 min, 13% work from home.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

Sterling Pond compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%47 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%21 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%8 points higher than The Woodlands (66%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $2,71049% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Average commute: 33 min23% higher than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 89%8 points lower than The Woodlands (97%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADavid ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1.3 mi
  • ACollins IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD0.6 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD0.8 mi

Cost of living in Sterling Pond

Median rent in Sterling Pond is $2,710 a month, 49% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $108,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $504,000, about the same as the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,416 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent49% higher than The Woodlands$2,710$1,822$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as The Woodlands$504,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income9% lower than The Woodlands3.3x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points lower than The Woodlands0%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than The Woodlands94%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands199520001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,416
Mortgage payment
$2,759
Property tax
$657
Median rent, for comparison
$2,710

Based on a $504,000 home in Sterling 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 income8% higher than The Woodlands$151,700$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than The Woodlands2.7%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than The Woodlands4.1%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than The Woodlands74%66%34%
Average commute23% higher than The Woodlands33 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than The Woodlands13%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as The Woodlands2.5%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet8 points lower than The Woodlands89%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 wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Sterling Pond

Under 1829%
18 to 349.5%
35 to 6449%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black1.5%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race3.6%

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. A+The BluffsTimberwood Park
  2. AKelliwood PointeCinco Ranch
  3. A+Cypress WatersIrving

Questions about Sterling Pond

Is Sterling Pond a good place to live?

Sterling Pond is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th 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 Sterling Pond?

Median rent in Sterling Pond is $2,710 a month, 49% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $504,000, about the same as the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Sterling Pond?

The closest rated public schools are David 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 Sterling 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.