High Rankings For The Woodlands

Published on April 02, 2025

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Once again, The Woodlands has earned national recognition as one of the best communities in the country. According to Niche.com, The Woodlands is one of the most desirable cities to live with an overall Niche grade of A+ as it offers residents affordable suburban housing, beautiful scenery, award-winning amenities, employment opportunities, outstanding schools and so much more.

The Woodlands secured impressive rankings in multiple national categories:

#2 Best City to Live in America
#2 Best City to Raise a Family in America
#3 Best City to Buy a House in America
#4 Cities with the Best Public Schools in America
#7 Best Cities to Retire in America

Niche’s rankings are based on comprehensive data analysis, including statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of resident reviews. Factors such as community safety, education quality, family-friendliness, cost of living, job opportunities and local amenities all contribute to these rankings.

A COMMUNITY LIKE NO OTHER
Spanning 28,500 acres, The Woodlands is an award-winning master-planned community known for its stunning natural surroundings and vibrant lifestyle. It is home to nearly 125,000 residents and 2,700 businesses, supporting over 70,000 jobs.

The high satisfaction ratings in The Woodlands Township 2024 Residential Survey are a testament to the community’s values and quality of life. Residents gave exceptionally high ratings to the Township, with 95% of residents rating the value of their money for services received as good or very good and 92% expressing overall satisfaction with services and amenities.

Of particular note were satisfaction ratings of 100% for the fire department, 99% for parks and recreational facilities and swimming pools, 98% for garbage collection services, and 96% for recycling collection and recreation programs.

The top reasons residents enjoy living in The Woodlands remained consistent, including a strong commitment to environmental preservation, safety, highly rated public and private schools and access to world-class medical facilities.

The Woodlands Township is a special purpose district, providing fire protection, environmental services, parks and recreation, economic development, enhanced law enforcement services and more to over 120,000 residents and 2,000 businesses. Located 27 miles north of Houston, Texas, The Woodlands Township is committed to supporting the highest quality of life for its residents, businesses and visitors. Please visit thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov to learn more.