The Woodlands, Texas has an overall cost of living index of 99.7, which is 0.3 points below the US average of 100 — making it about average versus most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,822 per month, while the typical home is valued around $511,700. Households earn a median of $140,701 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$140,701
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,822
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$511,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
99.7
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,280
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,323
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,573
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,116
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
99.7
Goods
101.7
Rents / Housing
106.3
Services
94.9
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $128,060 |
| Registered Nurse | $96,730 |
| Elementary Teacher | $62,490 |
| Electrician | $59,060 |
| Accountant | $94,290 |
| Plumber | $60,950 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $256,900 |
| Civil Engineer | $110,460 |
| Operations Manager | $138,980 |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,100 |
| Health Services Manager | $131,510 |
| Truck Driver | $57,170 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $122,570 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
121,002
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.6 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
8
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,581
Per month
Avg Home Value
$365,613
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 77354 | — | $1,456 | $344,600 |
| ZIP 77375 | — | $1,452 | $272,000 |
| ZIP 77380 | — | $1,478 | $336,900 |
| ZIP 77381 | — | $1,637 | $417,200 |
| ZIP 77382 | — | $1,905 | $507,200 |
| ZIP 77384 | — | $1,395 | $394,300 |
| ZIP 77385 | — | $1,627 | $274,800 |
| ZIP 77389 | — | $1,699 | $377,900 |
January Avg
53°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.1%
The Woodlands has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 99.7. The US national average is 100, so The Woodlands is 0.3 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in The Woodlands is $1,822 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in The Woodlands is $140,701 per year.
The median home value in The Woodlands is $511,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for The Woodlands is not yet available.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
