Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County
Living in Town Center, The Woodlands
23rd of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 92 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+
Town Center is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 23rd of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
- Errands close by
- Top-rated schools
- Pricey
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (20 of 100)
- Home ownership scores low (9 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.3 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.1 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.1 mi |
| Restaurant | under 0.1 mi |
| Gym | under 0.1 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.3 mi |
| Childcare | 0.1 mi |
| Library | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,350
- Median rent
- $2,230
- Median home value
- $874,000
- Household income
- $120,600
- Average commute
- 22 min
- Homes owned
- 28%
What it's like to live in Town Center
Town Center is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 4,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), mostly rented (72% of homes) and 13% of households with children.
It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 23rd of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.
Pros of living in Town Center
- 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Town Center
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,230, 22% higher than the The Woodlands median.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Town Center report card
Each grade compares Town Center 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 $2,230, homes cost 7.2x income.
20 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade B+
Median household income $120,600, 4.2% unemployed.
72 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.
91 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade A
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
92 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 22 min, 23% work from home.
78 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
71% have a bachelor’s degree.
86 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A-
7.6% of adults uninsured.
86 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
28% of homes owner-occupied.
9 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
97% of homes have broadband.
72 of 100 vs TX areas
Town Center compared with The Woodlands
Better than The Woodlands
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 37%10 points lower than The Woodlands (47%)
- Average commute: 22 min19% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 71%5 points higher than The Woodlands (66%)
Worse than The Woodlands
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 28%45 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
- Home value to income: 7.2x99% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)
- Median rent: $2,23022% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BOak Ridge ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.9 mi
- AMcCullough Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD2.1 mi
- BOak Ridge High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.2 mi
Cost of living in Town Center
Median rent in Town Center is $2,230 a month, 22% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $89,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $874,000, 71% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,617 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent22% higher than The Woodlands | $2,230 | $1,822 | $1,403 |
| Median home value71% higher than The Woodlands | $874,000 | $511,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income99% higher than The Woodlands | 7.2x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than The Woodlands | 37% | 47% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them45 points lower than The Woodlands | 28% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes7 points higher than The Woodlands | 13% | 5.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands | 2012 | 2000 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $4,784
- Property tax
- $833
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,230
Based on a $874,000 home in Town Center, 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
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income14% lower than The Woodlands | $120,600 | $140,701 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Woodlands | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as The Woodlands | 4.7% | 5.5% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than The Woodlands | 71% | 66% | 34% |
| Average commute19% lower than The Woodlands | 22 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points higher than The Woodlands | 23% | 22% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than The Woodlands | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as The Woodlands | 97% | 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
- WildfiresVery low
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Town Center
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in The Woodlands
- 1A+Herald OaksMedian rent $3,320
- 2A+Linton RidgeMedian rent $1,770
- 3A+Evangeline Oaks
- 4A+Sylvan ForestMedian rent $2,350
- 5A+Hayden's RunMedian rent $2,420
- 6A+MillportMedian rent $1,770
- 7A+BerryfrostMedian rent $1,860
- 8A+TerradaleMedian rent $1,470
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- AMemorial HeightsHouston
- ALinkwoodHouston
- AAfton OaksHouston
Questions about Town Center
Is Town Center a good place to live?
Town Center is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 4,300 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 23rd of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on home ownership.
How much does it cost to live in Town Center?
Median rent in Town Center is $2,230 a month, 22% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $874,000, 71% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 7.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.
What schools serve Town Center?
The closest rated public schools are Oak Ridge Elementary (elementary, rated B), McCullough 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 Town Center 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.