How many renters in The Woodlands, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
46.9% (±5.8 points) of renting households in The Woodlands, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 46.9% (±5.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.9% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.4% (±2.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in The Woodlands
| Share of income spent on rent | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.0% (±4.4 points) | 12.5% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±2.9 points) | 12.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±2.8 points) | 16.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±3.2 points) | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.9% (±4.8 points) | 39.6% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
The Woodlands against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 46.9% (±5.8 points) | 47.4% (±2.5 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.9% (±4.8 points) | 39.6% (±2.1 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.4% (±2.4 points) | 28.9% (±0.8 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $79,639 (±$9,107) | $61,956 (±$2,551) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,822 (±$72) | $1,532 (±$38) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In The Woodlands, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (47.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, The Woodlands ranks 10 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 711 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near The Woodlands
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | — | 46.9% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Shenandoah | 3.3 mi | 67.2% (±18.1 points) | Higher |
| Oak Ridge North | 4.2 mi | 48.6% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodloch | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tomball | 8.5 mi | 60.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring | 11 mi | 39.2% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Conroe | 11 mi | 53.4% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stagecoach | 12 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pinehurst (community) | 12 mi | 31.7% (±61.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shenandoah, TX (67.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Willis | 63.5% (±18.1 points) |
| 5 | Patton Village | 59.6% (±63.6 points) |
| 6 | Cut and Shoot | 56.8% (±76.5 points) |
| 7 | Conroe | 53.4% (±4.8 points) |
| 8 | Magnolia | 51.7% (±21.4 points) |
| 9 | Oak Ridge North | 48.6% (±41.0 points) |
| 10 | The Woodlands | 46.9% (±5.8 points) |
| 11 | Splendora | 37.1% (±18.4 points) |
| 12 | Pinehurst (community) | 31.7% (±61.5 points) |
| 13 | Woodbranch | 30.6% (±59.5 points) |
| 14 | Panorama Village | 12.2% (±33.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Deerwood | 0.0% (±47.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Stagecoach | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The Woodlands is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about The Woodlands
Are renters in The Woodlands rent-burdened?
46.9% of renting households in The Woodlands pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in The Woodlands spend on rent?
The median renting household in The Woodlands, TX spends 28.4% (±2.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Woodlands CDP, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Woodlands CDP, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Woodlands CDP, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for The Woodlands CDP, Texas (place:72656, in state:48).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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