What BestPlaces Users Say about The Woodlands
The Woodlands, Texas is a master-planned community just north of Houston that is known for its scenic nature trails, top-rated schools, and family-friendly atmosphere. With a population of over 116,000, it has been consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. However, as with any city, there are mixed opinions about living in The Woodlands. In this context, I will summarize user reviews from BestPlaces.net to provide a well-rounded perspective on the experiences of living in this particular place.
According to user reviews on BestPlaces.net, The Woodlands is praised for its beautiful surroundings and strong sense of community. One user, Sarah, describes it as "a wonderful place to raise a family with its safe neighborhoods, great schools, and endless outdoor activities." Another user, John, adds that "the trees and greenery give it a peaceful and serene atmosphere, making it a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city." On the other hand, some users expressed concerns about the cost of living in The Woodlands. As Jake notes, "housing prices are on the higher end and property taxes can be quite steep." Similarly, another user named Kelly mentions that "the cost of living is definitely a downside, with high grocery prices and expensive entertainment options." Despite these concerns, many users still recommend The Woodlands as a great place to live. As Mary states, "the benefits of living here outweigh the costs, with great schools, a low crime rate, and plenty of activities for families to enjoy." Overall, it seems that The Woodlands offers a unique blend of suburban comfort and natural beauty, making it a desirable place to call home for many.
based on 25 ReviewsGet to know The Woodlands with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited The Woodlands
RE: Not what it seems - 3/30/2010
I agree with John, and as a graduate of Conroe High School I would say I have an even more personal experience especially with that school. Whites are the majority there however I will say there are probably more minorities at Conroe High than many of the other high schools in the district, but it was recently made a Recognized High School. I also graduated Class of 09' so this not some memories of a high school long ago. I heard something about a bible class being offered at Conroe High the year I was leaving, but it was a elective, and it focused on the Writing strategies of the Authors of the bible. You can not find a college that does not offer something along the same line. It is most certainly not something to convert kids. The Woodlands is a great place, I lived in River Plantation for quite some time and it is on Highway 45 between Conroe and The Woodlands. Awesome place with a beautiful golf course.
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Not What it seems - 5/19/2009
This community and in fact what is called The Conroe School District is a fanatical Protestant religious cliche. Most recently, a Bible course has been implemented in the school system to study. specifically, Protestant Religion and use The king James verision of the Bible. It is simply amazing that such blatant disregard for the diversity and beliefs of other people in the community of well over 300,000 should exist in a public school system and in the 21st Century. It is consistent with the racist views of both the school board and the Superintendant of the School District and clearly verified by the poor performacne of the Conroe High School. The Conroe High School is composed mostly of latinos and blacks, whereas the remianing high schools are mostly white ( greater than 95%) vs Conroe (Whites less than 20%). The Principal of the Conroe High School hired five years ago to improve educational standards has done nothing as the rating of this high school is still very poor. It is
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Life in The Woodlands - 8/12/2008
The Woodlands is a community that truly has everything. It is like living in a resort...you can live, work and play all in one
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Housing - 4/14/2008
We have a grate cost-benefit to buy a house compared with other nice places in
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beautiful area - 4/13/2008
Beautiful area, but a very expensive place to live. Taxes in general are very high for houses and everything else is taxed as well, which makes it more expensive than it first appears. Groceries are high, amenities such as different expos, etc in the area are always charged for. In general, it depends on whether or not one has the income to support all that it has to
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beautiful area - 4/13/2008
Beautiful area, but a very expensive place to live. Taxes in general are very high for houses and everything else is taxed as well, which makes it more expensive than it first appears. Groceries are high, amenities such as different expos, etc in the area are always charged for. In general, it depends on whether or not one has the income to support all that it has to
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One of the Best - 1/7/2007
The Woodlands is distinct as a place to live and should not be considered in the same vein as Houston. Great access, relatively lower cost of housing and soon to be excellent amenities (already "very good"). The Woodlands Waterway and Town Center will rival the nicer new downtown areas that I have seen. The Woodlands also has great golf, recreation, health services (a little short on doctors), shopping and quality
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Nice Place To Live, Except For The Heat - 6/7/2006
The Woodlands is one of the nicest areas in the Houston area to live. Schools are very good, shopping is wonderful, and there is a lot to do in the greater Houston area. The only big down side, in our opinion, is the weather - hot and humid at least 7 months of the year. The only other 'negative' may be the landscape, which tends to be very flat, and not very interesting. We moved here from the Bay Area, so the transition was a little hard regarding weather and
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