Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County
Living in West High Oaks, The Woodlands
39th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+
West High Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.
- Top-rated schools
- Pricey
- Well connected
- Lots of parks
- Cost of living scores low (3 of 100)
- River flooding risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 1.2 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.8 mi |
| Gym | 1.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.8 mi |
| Childcare | 1.3 mi |
| Library | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 1,520
- Median rent
- No data
- Median home value
- $875,000
- Household income
- $125,400
- Average commute
- 22 min
- Homes owned
- 100%
What it's like to live in West High Oaks
West High Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,500 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 19% of households with children.
Our grade for West High Oaks is A-. That puts it 39th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.
Pros of living in West High Oaks
- 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 West High Oaks
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
West High Oaks report card
Each grade compares West High Oaks with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade F
Homes cost 7.0x income.
3 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $125,400, 2.0% unemployed.
91 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade A
Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.
88 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 C-
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
33 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C-
Average commute 22 min, 36% work from home.
35 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
49% have a bachelor’s degree.
84 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
9.6% of adults uninsured.
73 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade A+
100% of homes owner-occupied.
99 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
West High Oaks compared with The Woodlands
Better than The Woodlands
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%27 points higher than The Woodlands (73%)
- Average commute: 22 min17% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
- Vacant homes: 0%6 points lower than The Woodlands (5.9%)
Worse than The Woodlands
- Home value to income: 7.0x92% higher than The Woodlands (3.6x)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%17 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
- Median household income: $125,40011% lower than The Woodlands ($140,701)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- AHailey ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1.2 mi
- BWilkerson IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD1 mi
- AKlein Oak High SchoolHigh, Klein ISD2.9 mi
Cost of living in West High Oaks
The median home is worth $875,000, 71% higher than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $5,623 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | The Woodlands | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value71% higher than The Woodlands | $875,000 | $511,700 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income92% higher than The Woodlands | 7.0x | 3.6x | 3.6x |
| Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than The Woodlands | 100% | 73% | 63% |
| Vacant homes6 points lower than The Woodlands | 0% | 5.9% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands | 1993 | 2000 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $4,789
- Property tax
- $833
Based on a $875,000 home in West High Oaks, 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 income11% lower than The Woodlands | $125,400 | $140,701 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate3 points lower than The Woodlands | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line5 points lower than The Woodlands | 0.9% | 5.5% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than The Woodlands | 49% | 66% | 34% |
| Average commute17% lower than The Woodlands | 22 min | 27 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home14 points higher than The Woodlands | 36% | 22% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands | 0% | 2.0% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than The Woodlands | 100% | 97% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingVery high
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesModerate
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsModerate
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in West High Oaks
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.
- AThe Oaks of SonterraSan Antonio
- ACentral ColleyvilleColleyville
- B+Lake ForestRound Rock
Questions about West High Oaks
Is West High Oaks a good place to live?
West High Oaks is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,500 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 39th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in West High Oaks?
The median home is worth $875,000, 71% higher than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 7.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.
What schools serve West High Oaks?
The closest rated public schools are Hailey Elementary (elementary, rated A), Wilkerson Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Klein Oak 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 West High Oaks 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.