Moving to The Woodlands, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to The Woodlands: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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The Woodlands at a glance
Why people move to The Woodlands
Master-planned forest community, unique in Texas
Top schools and low crime
Corporate corridor for energy majors
Walkable Town Center with dining and concerts
Where to live in The Woodlands
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Grogan's Mill
Original village, mature trees
Creekside Park
Newer, family-focused, top schools
Panther Creek
Established, waterfront homes
Town Center
Walkable, dining, high-rises
Major employers
- · ExxonMobil (Springwoods)
- · Chevron Phillips
- · Anadarko/Occidental
- · Memorial Hermann
Schools
Conroe ISD and Tomball ISD; both highly rated.
Airports
- · George Bush IAH (25 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Home prices are high for the Houston region
HOAs are strict
Property taxes are high
Who thrives in The Woodlands
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