Neighborhood in The Woodlands, Montgomery County

Living in Woodfarm, The Woodlands

B+

48th of 55areas in The Woodlands
Overall score 75 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
The Woodlands overall: A+

Woodfarm is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (14 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Parkunder 0.1 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
2,030
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$237,000
Household income
$67,900
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
46%
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What it's like to live in Woodfarm

Woodfarm is a neighborhood in The Woodlands with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1980, a mix of owners and renters and 24% of households with children.

Our grade for Woodfarm is B+. That puts it 48th of 55 areas we grade in The Woodlands, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Woodfarm

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,430, 22% 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 under 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Woodfarm

  • Higher poverty. 12% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across The Woodlands.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Woodfarm report card

Each grade compares Woodfarm with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,430, homes cost 3.5x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $67,900, 5.9% unemployed.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 90 of 100 on the state rating.

    89 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 C

    Average commute 20 min, 7.9% work from home.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    46% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Woodfarm compared with The Woodlands

Better than The Woodlands

  • Average commute: 20 min26% lower than The Woodlands (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,43022% lower than The Woodlands ($1,822)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%3 points higher than The Woodlands (97%)

Worse than The Woodlands

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%29 points lower than The Woodlands (66%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 46%26 points lower than The Woodlands (73%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 69%22 points higher than The Woodlands (47%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AHailey ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.1 mi
  • AKnox Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD0.3 mi
  • BOak Ridge High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in Woodfarm

Median rent in Woodfarm is $1,430 a month, 22% lower than the The Woodlands median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $237,000, 54% lower than the The Woodlands median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,596 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereThe WoodlandsTexas
Median rent22% lower than The Woodlands$1,430$1,822$1,403
Median home value54% lower than The Woodlands$237,000$511,700$283,800
Home value to income4% lower than The Woodlands3.5x3.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent22 points higher than The Woodlands69%47%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points lower than The Woodlands46%73%63%
Vacant homes7 points higher than The Woodlands13%5.9%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as The Woodlands198020001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,596
Mortgage payment
$1,297
Property tax
$298
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $237,000 home in Woodfarm, 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 income52% lower than The Woodlands$67,900$140,701$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points higher than The Woodlands5.9%4.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points higher than The Woodlands12%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points lower than The Woodlands37%66%34%
Average commute26% lower than The Woodlands20 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home14 points lower than The Woodlands7.9%22%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than The Woodlands0%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
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Woodfarm

Under 1816%
18 to 3437%
35 to 6434%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino36%
Black0%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race8.8%

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-Osprey PointePearland
  2. BLakes of ParkwayHouston
  3. B+Quarry at Iron MountainSan Antonio

Questions about Woodfarm

Is Woodfarm a good place to live?

Woodfarm is a neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 48th of 55 areas we score in The Woodlands. It does best on internet access and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Woodfarm?

Renters in Woodfarm pay a median of $1,430 a month, 22% lower than the The Woodlands median. The median home is worth $237,000, 54% lower than the The Woodlands median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across The Woodlands.

What schools serve Woodfarm?

The closest rated public schools are Hailey Elementary (elementary, rated A), Knox 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 Woodfarm 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.