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The Woodlands, TX

The Woodlands is a special-purpose district and census-designated place (CDP) in the U.S. state of Texas in the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area. The Woodlands is primarily located in Montgomery County, with portions extending into Harris County. The Woodlands is governed by The Woodlands Township, an organization that provides municipal services and is administered by an elected board of directors. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, the township had a population of 114,436 people.

In 2021, The Howard Hughes Corporation estimated the population of The Woodlands was 119,000. The United States Census Bureau defines an urban area separate from the Houston urban area with The Woodlands as a principal city: The Woodlands–Conroe, TX urban area had a 2020 population of 402,454, making it the 103rd largest in the United States.

The Woodlands is located 28 miles (45 km) north of Houston along Interstate 45. Though it began as an exurban development and a bedroom community, it has also attracted corporations and has several corporate campuses, most notably Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Huntsman Corporation, Woodforest National Bank, Baker Hughes, McKesson Specialty Health, and Halliburton. The community won a Special Award for Excellence in 1994 from the Urban Land Institute.

The Woodlands is primarily in Montgomery County, with a small portion in Harris County, bordering Houston. According to the United States Census Bureau, The Woodlands has an area of 43.9 square miles (113.6 km2), of which 43.3 square miles (112.1 km2) are land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km2), or 1.32%, are water.

The Woodlands is in a heavily forested area, and much of the community has retained trees for shade and decoration. The terrain is essentially flat, except for topographic variations ranging from 125 to 175 feet above sea level between Spring Creek and Flintridge Drive.

Woodlands focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Woodlands Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fitness Connection, BFT The Woodlands, and Orangetheory Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Woodlands, such as the Windvale Park and the George Mitchell Nature Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Woodlands, TX are The Woodlands Children's Museum, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and The Woodlands Waterway.

Population: 116,916 (2023). ZIP code: 77382. Area codes: 281, 346, 621, 713, 832, 936. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Area: 43.9 sq mi (113.6 km2).

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What is the history of Woodlands, TX?

Located about 30 miles north of downtown Houston, Texas, The Woodlands officially began in 1974. The Woodlands is a master-planned community with approximately 118,000 residents and approximately 2,100 businesses. The Woodlands is well known for its extensive parks and recreation, golf, corporate headquarters, schools, places of worship, shopping, dining, hospitality, healthcare, and much more. 

Is Woodlands, TX a nice place to live?

The Woodlands is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in The Woodlands offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In The Woodlands, there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in The Woodlands and residents tend to lean conservative. 

Is Woodlands, TX expensive?

The median home price in The Woodlands is $620,000 with a median price per sqft of $217. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in The Woodlands to be 83% of the national average. This makes it an average US city.
 

Sources

Wikipedia

Woodlands Township

Woodlands Recreation and Community Services Department

Fitness Connection

BFT The Woodlands 

Orangetheory Gym

Windvale Park 

George Mitchell Nature Preserve

The Woodlands Children's Museum

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Woodlands Waterway

About the Woodlands

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