Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Tamarac Woods, The Woodlands

A+

14th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 96 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Tamarac Woods 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 14th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on education levels.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.0 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
1,720
Median rent
$1,500
Median home value
$376,000
Household income
$100,100
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
67%
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What it's like to live in Tamarac Woods

Tamarac Woods is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,700 residents, homes built around 1980, mostly owner-occupied (67%) and 27% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 14th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Tamarac Woods

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,500, 18% 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 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Tamarac Woods

  • Higher unemployment. 15% 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.

Tamarac Woods report card

Each grade compares Tamarac Woods 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 $1,500, homes cost 3.8x income.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $100,100, 15% unemployed.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    88 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.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 20 min, 27% work from home.

    85 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    71% have a bachelor’s degree.

    89 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.7% of adults uninsured.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    67% of homes owner-occupied.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

Tamarac Woods compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Average commute: 20 min25% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%8 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median rent: $1,50018% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Median household income: $100,10029% lower than The Woodlands ($140,701)
  • Unemployment rate: 15%11 points higher than The Woodlands (4.9%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 67%5 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BLamar ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.7 mi
  • AKnox Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD1.3 mi
  • BOak Ridge High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2 mi

Cost of living in Tamarac Woods

Median rent in Tamarac Woods is $1,500 a month, 18% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $376,000, 27% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,447 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent18% lower than The Woodlands$1,500$1,822$1,403
Median home value27% lower than The Woodlands$376,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income3% higher than The Woodlands3.8x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points lower than The Woodlands39%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than The Woodlands67%73%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198020001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,447
Mortgage payment
$2,058
Property tax
$389
Median rent, for comparison
$1,500

Based on a $376,000 home in Tamarac Woods, 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 income29% lower than The Woodlands$100,100$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate11 points higher than The Woodlands15%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than The Woodlands3.3%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than The Woodlands71%66%34%
Average commute25% lower than The Woodlands20 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points higher than The Woodlands27%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than The Woodlands4.0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than The Woodlands99%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Tamarac Woods

Under 1813%
18 to 3426%
35 to 6429%
65 and over33%
Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino7.7%
Black1.1%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race4.3%

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+Violet Crown HeightsAustin
  2. A+Central Cinco RanchCinco Ranch
  3. AJames CourtEdinburg

Questions about Tamarac Woods

Is Tamarac Woods a good place to live?

Tamarac Woods 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 14th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on education levels.

How much does it cost to live in Tamarac Woods?

Median rent in Tamarac Woods is $1,500 a month, 18% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $376,000, 27% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 3.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Tamarac Woods?

The closest rated public schools are Lamar Elementary (elementary, rated B), Knox Junior High (middle, rated A) and Oak Ridge High School (high, rated B). 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 Tamarac Woods 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.