Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Turnstone, The Woodlands

A+

10th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Turnstone is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (13 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.5 mi

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

Population
2,360
Median rent
$2,790
Median home value
$497,000
Household income
$166,500
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
94%
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What it's like to live in Turnstone

Turnstone is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (94%) and 48% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 55 areas in The Woodlands, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Turnstone

  • 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 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Turnstone

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,790, 53% 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.

Turnstone report card

Each grade compares Turnstone 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 $2,790, homes cost 3.0x income.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $166,500, 1.3% unemployed.

    96 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 B-

    Average commute 26 min, 28% work from home.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    73% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A+

    5.6% of adults uninsured.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    94% of homes owner-occupied.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Turnstone compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 94%22 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Median household income: $166,50018% higher than The Woodlands ($140,701)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x18% lower than The Woodlands (3.6x)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%53 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median rent: $2,79053% higher than The Woodlands ($1,822)

Closest public schools

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

  • ADavid ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.5 mi
  • ACollins IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD0.4 mi
  • AThe Woodlands High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Turnstone

Median rent in Turnstone is $2,790 a month, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $112,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $497,000, about the same as the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,496 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent53% higher than The Woodlands$2,790$1,822$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as The Woodlands$497,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income18% lower than The Woodlands3.0x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points higher than The Woodlands100%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them22 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 Woodlands198620001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,496
Mortgage payment
$2,720
Property tax
$776
Median rent, for comparison
$2,790

Based on a $497,000 home in Turnstone, 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 income18% higher than The Woodlands$166,500$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than The Woodlands1.3%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than The Woodlands0.8%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than The Woodlands73%66%34%
Average commute4% lower than The Woodlands26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home7 points higher than The Woodlands28%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than The Woodlands3.5%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as The Woodlands98%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 wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Turnstone

Under 1835%
18 to 3412%
35 to 6440%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White76%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black0.6%
Asian2.8%
Other or more than one race1.7%

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+Southeast KellerKeller
  2. ASouth SouthlakeSouthlake
  3. A+Barrington OaksAustin

Questions about Turnstone

Is Turnstone a good place to live?

Turnstone is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Turnstone?

Median rent in Turnstone is $2,790 a month, 53% higher than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $497,000, about the same as the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Turnstone?

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 Turnstone 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.