The Woodlands

NEXT: Conroe

The Woodlands has ranked as one of the top areas in new home sales in the Houston region since 1990. Homebuyers may choose from residences by 33 homebuilders in more than 30 neighborhoods, including homes next to golf courses, lakes and greenbelts.

Choices of homes include traditional single-family homes priced from $100,000 to estate residences.

Real Estate Services in the The Woodlands Area

Also available are townhouses and patio homes, ranging in price from $80,000 to $500,000. Shopping abounds in neighborhood centers, as well as in Town Center, home of The Woodlands Mall, a million-square-foot regional shopping center.

Medical services are provided by The Woodlands Memorial (Hermann) Hospital. St. Luke’s Episcopal, The Methodist and Christas health centers are constructing facilities in the area.

For play, residents have more than 85 miles of hike-and-bike trails that meander through woods. In addition, 60-plus parks, a Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) branch, a recreation center, neighborhood swimming pools and tennis courts are available. The Woodlands has four golf courses, including the Tournament Players Courseä —the home of the nationally televised Shell Houston Open, a tour event of the Professional Golfers' Association of America. The Woodlands Country Club’s golf courses include the 27-hole Palmer Course, designed by golf legend Arnold Palmer.

The Conroe Independent School District provides excellent education, with most of its 14 campuses rated "Exemplary" or "Recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. Private education options include The Woodlands Christian Academy and The John Cooper School, a private college preparatory school. Montgomery College and The University Center offer higher education opportunities.

Located in the community are more than 30 religious congregations, a library, courthouse annex and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, the summer home for the Houston Symphony and site of concerts ranging from rock to pop to country.

Access to all parts of Houston, including Bush Intercontinental Airport, is via I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road.