The Woodlands, TX Economy


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The Woodlands, TX is a rapidly growing city located in the Houston metropolitan area. It offers a high quality of life with plenty of outdoor activities, vibrant nightlife, good education opportunities and more. Major employers in the area include Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Huntsman Corporation and Baker Hughes. These companies provide employment for many local residents. Additionally, living costs such as rent and grocery costs are slightly higher in The Woodlands compared to US averages but are still economical for most families. With its excellent public transportation system, safe neighborhoods, access to top-notch medical facilities and beautiful parks and trails, The Woodlands is an attractive place to live for both young professionals and families alike.

The Woodlands has an unemployment rate of 7.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

The Woodlands has seen the job market decrease by -5.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.9%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for The Woodlands
- The Sales Tax Rate for The Woodlands is 8.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for The Woodlands is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for The Woodlands
- The average income of a The Woodlands resident is $67,290 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a The Woodlands resident is $130,011 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyThe Woodlands, TexasUnited States
  7.46
  -5.6%-6.2%
  37.9%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $67,290$37,638
  $130,011$69,021
  $155,175$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  7.8%0.5%
  4.4%6.8%
  9.9%10.0%
  4.6%2.5%
  7.3%11.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  1.4%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  4.5%4.7%
  2.8%1.9%
  14.1%7.6%
  1.0%0.1%
  2.7%4.2%
  9.8%9.3%
  10.3%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  4.4%7.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  1.7%4.7%
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The Woodlands is like nowhere I've ever lived before. The neighborhoods are tucked away in woods and often very quiet. There are greenbelts and some amazing walking  More

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I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not  More

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Over 9 years ago

Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying  More

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