Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Sundance, The Woodlands

A+

13th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Sundance is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library2.2 mi

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

Population
1,710
Median rent
$1,250
Median home value
$427,000
Household income
$156,200
Average commute
39 min
Homes owned
98%
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What it's like to live in Sundance

Sundance is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (98%) and 59% of households with children.

Our grade for Sundance is A+. That puts it 13th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Sundance

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,250, 31% 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 Sundance

  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 minutes, against 27 for The Woodlands as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Sundance report card

Each grade compares Sundance with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A-

    Median rent $1,250, homes cost 2.7x income.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $156,200, 4.5% unemployed.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    85 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+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 39 min, 34% work from home.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.7% of adults uninsured.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    98% of homes owner-occupied.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Sundance 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: 98%25 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Median rent: $1,25031% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Average commute: 39 min46% higher than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%2 points lower than The Woodlands (2.0%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ATom R Ellisor ElementaryElementary, Magnolia ISD0.5 mi
  • BBear Branch Junior HighMiddle, Magnolia ISD1.6 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD3.3 mi

Cost of living in Sundance

Median rent in Sundance is $1,250 a month, 31% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $427,000, 17% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,896 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent31% lower than The Woodlands$1,250$1,822$1,403
Median home value17% lower than The Woodlands$427,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than The Woodlands2.7x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent47 points lower than The Woodlands0%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than The Woodlands98%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands199920001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,896
Mortgage payment
$2,337
Property tax
$558
Median rent, for comparison
$1,250

Based on a $427,000 home in Sundance, 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% higher than The Woodlands$156,200$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Woodlands4.5%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than The Woodlands3.6%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than The Woodlands74%66%34%
Average commute46% higher than The Woodlands39 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points higher than The Woodlands34%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Sundance

Under 1835%
18 to 349.8%
35 to 6450%
65 and over5.9%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black0%
Asian8.6%
Other or more than one race1.5%

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+Kelsey PointePearland
  2. A+Heath Golf & Yacht ClubHeath
  3. A+The Heights at Stone OakSan Antonio

Questions about Sundance

Is Sundance a good place to live?

Sundance is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,700 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Sundance?

Renters in Sundance pay a median of $1,250 a month, 31% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $427,000, 17% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Sundance?

The closest rated public schools are Tom R Ellisor Elementary (elementary, rated A), Bear Branch Junior High (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 Sundance 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.