The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 77381 sells for about $819,313, or $218 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 77381 — The Woodlands
The 77381 housing market remains competitive, supported by high demand for the master-planned lifestyle and quality schools. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year correction, the area maintains strong fundamentals and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by professional families and long-term residents, keeping the outlook stable despite broader economic shifts.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a stable, master-planned environment with high-quality schools, extensive green space, and a community-oriented lifestyle.
Median prices moved down 5.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 77381, Montgomery County TX
The Woodlands area generally reports low crime rates compared to the broader Houston metropolitan region, with community-focused policing and high safety standards maintained by local township oversight.
The ZIP is served by highly-rated public schools within the Conroe Independent School District, which is widely recognized for academic excellence and strong extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to standard Gulf Coast wind and storm risks; residents typically maintain comprehensive homeowners insurance, and flood risk is managed through local drainage infrastructure and FEMA-mapped zones.
Economic momentum is driven by the continued expansion of The Woodlands as a major corporate hub, featuring significant office campuses and ongoing mixed-use development near Market Street and the Town Center.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents primarily commute via I-45 toward the Houston employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
The area features extensive access to outdoor amenities, including the George Mitchell Nature Preserve, Lake Woodlands, numerous community parks, and upscale shopping and dining at The Woodlands Mall and Market Street.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand from professionals and families, with a mix of luxury apartment complexes and single-family home rentals; vacancy rates remain low due to the area's desirability.
The local economy is anchored by corporate headquarters and professional services, with a strong presence in the energy, healthcare, and retail sectors.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles via I-45, supplemented by local park-and-ride services to downtown Houston.
Development is focused on high-density mixed-use projects within the Town Center and limited new residential construction in remaining village parcels.
The Montgomery Central Appraisal District manages property assessments, with annual valuations based on market data and local tax code requirements.
Parcels are subject to taxes from Conroe ISD, Montgomery County, and The Woodlands Township, with various MUDs providing water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wind and storm exposure, with most properties requiring standard homeowners coverage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown4.18.3 mi
- Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures4.218.6 mi
- Slick City Action Park4.215.1 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.218.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's Shenandoah4.43.9 mi
- The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion4.62.8 mi
- Sam Houston Race Park4.416.7 mi
- Topgolf Spring4.49.8 mi
- Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures4.218.6 mi
- Whiskey River North4.214.6 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown4.18.3 mi
- Meyer Park4.711.2 mi
- Cinemark The Woodlands and XD4.53.1 mi
- Regal Benders Landing4.28.6 mi
- Main Event Tomball4.410.7 mi
- National Museum of Funeral History4.813.4 mi
- The Woodlands Children's Museum4.40.4 mi
- The Antique Gallery of Houston4.77.7 mi
- Play Street Museum - The Woodlands4.72.4 mi
- Play Street Museum - Cypress4.917.6 mi
- Meyer Park4.711.2 mi
- Northshore Park4.82 mi
- Burroughs Park4.84.9 mi
- Mercer Botanic Gardens4.711.9 mi
- Bear Branch Park4.71.9 mi
- Topgolf Spring4.49.8 mi
- The Woodlands Country Club4.71.4 mi
- Community Fieldhouse Sports Bar and Grill4.47.9 mi
- Gleannloch Golf Club4.19.3 mi
- Northgate Country Club4.610.7 mi
- The Woodlands Mall4.53.3 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.33.3 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.512.7 mi
- George Bush Intercontinental Airport415.8 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.815.3 mi
- Ember3.116.1 mi
- Vida Taqueria3.816 mi
- Bam Bam3.516.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional shopping destination with high-end retail and dining.
Premier outdoor amphitheater hosting major concerts and performing arts.
Popular waterfront park on Lake Woodlands with trails and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 25.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: the flagged $592,000 (+25% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.