Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Windsor Hills, The Woodlands

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35th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 87 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Windsor Hills is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on schools and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (17 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.1 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library3.3 mi

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

Population
1,770
Median rent
$1,480
Median home value
$362,000
Household income
$72,600
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Windsor Hills

Windsor Hills is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 1,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), a mix of owners and renters and 16% of households with children.

Our grade for Windsor Hills is A-. That puts it 35th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Windsor Hills

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,480, 19% 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Windsor Hills

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Windsor Hills report card

Each grade compares Windsor Hills 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 $1,480, homes cost 5.0x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $72,600, 4.7% unemployed.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 26 min, 21% work from home.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A+

    66% have a bachelor’s degree.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Windsor Hills compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Median rent: $1,48019% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • People below the poverty line: 0.8%5 points lower than The Woodlands (5.5%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.2%3 points higher than The Woodlands (2.0%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%27 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%20 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)
  • Median household income: $72,60048% lower than The Woodlands ($140,701)

Closest public schools

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

  • APowell ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD2.2 mi
  • ACollins IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD2 mi
  • ACollege Park High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD0.4 mi

Cost of living in Windsor Hills

Median rent in Windsor Hills is $1,480 a month, 19% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $59,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $362,000, 29% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,434 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent19% lower than The Woodlands$1,480$1,822$1,403
Median home value29% lower than The Woodlands$362,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income37% higher than The Woodlands5.0x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points higher than The Woodlands67%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points lower than The Woodlands45%73%63%
Vacant homes5 points higher than The Woodlands11%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands200620001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,434
Mortgage payment
$1,981
Property tax
$453
Median rent, for comparison
$1,480

Based on a $362,000 home in Windsor Hills, 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 income48% lower than The Woodlands$72,600$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as The Woodlands4.7%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 higherAbout the same as The Woodlands66%66%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as The Woodlands26 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as The Woodlands21%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than The Woodlands5.2%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than The Woodlands100%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
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Windsor Hills

Under 1816%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6421%
65 and over44%
Race and ethnicity
White72%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black0%
Asian17%
Other or more than one race0%

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. AOld Sixth WardHouston
  2. ALower GreenvilleDallas
  3. AWestparkAustin

Questions about Windsor Hills

Is Windsor Hills a good place to live?

Windsor Hills is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 1,800 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 35th 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 Windsor Hills?

Renters in Windsor Hills pay a median of $1,480 a month, 19% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $362,000, 29% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 5.0x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Windsor Hills?

The closest rated public schools are Powell Elementary (elementary, rated A), Collins Intermediate (middle, rated A) and College Park 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 Windsor Hills 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.