Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in The Pinnacles, The Woodlands

B

51st of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 71 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

The Pinnacles is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.7 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library2.4 mi

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

Population
1,270
Median rent
$980
Median home value
$321,000
Household income
$32,600
Average commute
15 min
Homes owned
27%
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What it's like to live in The Pinnacles

The Pinnacles is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,300 residents, homes built around 1987, mostly rented (73% of homes) and 15% of households with children.

Our grade for The Pinnacles is B. That puts it 51st of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in The Pinnacles

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $980, 46% 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in The Pinnacles

  • Higher poverty. 13% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across The Woodlands.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

The Pinnacles report card

Each grade compares The Pinnacles 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 $980, homes cost 9.9x income.

    27 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $32,600, 1.8% unemployed.

    28 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.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 15 min, 4.9% work from home.

    98 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    13% of adults uninsured.

    43 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    27% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

The Pinnacles compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $98046% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Average commute: 15 min44% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 16%14 points higher than The Woodlands (2.0%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Home value to income: 9.9x171% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 27%46 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 27%39 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ARide ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.7 mi
  • AMcCullough Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD0.7 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.3 mi

Cost of living in The Pinnacles

Median rent in The Pinnacles is $980 a month, 46% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $39,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $321,000, 37% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,074 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent46% lower than The Woodlands$980$1,822$1,403
Median home value37% lower than The Woodlands$321,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income171% higher than The Woodlands9.9x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than The Woodlands67%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them46 points lower than The Woodlands27%73%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than The Woodlands8.0%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198720001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,074
Mortgage payment
$1,757
Property tax
$317
Median rent, for comparison
$980

Based on a $321,000 home in The Pinnacles, 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 income77% lower than The Woodlands$32,600$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than The Woodlands1.8%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than The Woodlands13%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher39 points lower than The Woodlands27%66%34%
Average commute44% lower than The Woodlands15 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home17 points lower than The Woodlands4.9%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit14 points higher than The Woodlands16%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in The Pinnacles

Under 189.1%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6439%
65 and over32%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black4.1%
Asian7.7%
Other or more than one race3.3%

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. B+Oak ManorHouston
  2. B-Southeast McKinneyMcKinney
  3. BLamar TerraceHouston

Questions about The Pinnacles

Is The Pinnacles a good place to live?

The Pinnacles is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,300 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 51st of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in The Pinnacles?

Renters in The Pinnacles pay a median of $980 a month, 46% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $321,000, 37% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 9.9x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve The Pinnacles?

The closest rated public schools are Ride 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 The Pinnacles 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.