Urban-Rural Index Ranking — The Woodlands

Updated June 22, 2026

See how neighborhoods in The Woodlands compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →

Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked

#1
Lake Windcrest9.7

Predominantly comprised of forests and natural landscape, this area feels much more secluded than the Woodlands average. According to iHuus data, the neighborhood features very sparse development and minimal built structures.

#2
McDonald Road Estates9.3

Dense forest cover and minimal building density define this area, offering a more secluded landscape than the typical Woodlands environment according to iHuus data.

#3
Mossy Oaks9.2

Dense forest cover and minimal building density define this area. According to iHuus data, the landscape is significantly more rural than the average for The Woodlands.

#4
Hidden Lake Estates9.2

#5
Evangeline Oaks9

#6
Sylvan Forest8.6

#7
Cochran's Crossing8.5

#8
Panther Creek8.5

#9
Five Oaks8.3

#10
Alden Bridge8.3

Full The Woodlands Urban-Rural Index Ranking

City average:8.19— scores above this beat the city average
NeighborhoodScoreCity Rankvs. City Avg
Lake Windcrest9.7#1+1.5 ↑
McDonald Road Estates9.3#2+1.1 ↑
Mossy Oaks9.2#3+1.0 ↑
Hidden Lake Estates9.2#4+1.0 ↑
Evangeline Oaks9#5+0.8 ↑
Sylvan Forest8.6#6+0.4 ↑
Cochran's Crossing8.5#7+0.3 ↑
Panther Creek8.5#8+0.3 ↑
Five Oaks8.3#9+0.1 ↑
Alden Bridge8.3#10+0.1 ↑
Windsor Hills8.3#11+0.1 ↑
Rush Haven8.3#12+0.1 ↑
Windwood8.2#13—
Grogan's Mill8.2#14—
Research Forest8.1#15-0.1 ↓
Indian Springs8#16-0.2 ↓
Sterling Ridge7.9#17-0.3 ↓
Carlton Woods7.9#18-0.3 ↓
Springwood7.9#19-0.3 ↓
McKenzie Park7.8#20-0.4 ↓
Deepdale7.7#21-0.5 ↓
Russet Grove7.7#22-0.5 ↓
Marlberry Branch7.3#23-0.9 ↓
Village of Auburn Lakes7.2#24-1.0 ↓
Vicksburg7.2#25-1.0 ↓
Town Center7.2#26-1.0 ↓
Forest North7.2#27-1.0 ↓
Creekside Park7.1#28-1.1 ↓
Coventry7#29-1.2 ↓
Carlton Woods Creekside6.8#30-1.4 ↓
Wilde Creek6.6#31-1.6 ↓
Auburn Lakes Retreat6.5#32-1.7 ↓
Auburn Lakes Estates6.5#33-1.7 ↓
Burberry Park6.5#34-1.7 ↓
Auburn Lakes Pines6.5#35-1.7 ↓
Auburn Lakes Reserve6.5#36-1.7 ↓
Frontera6.5#37-1.7 ↓
Fox Hollow West6.5#38-1.7 ↓
Hawkhurst6.5#39-1.7 ↓
Hawthorne Hollow6.5#40-1.7 ↓
Liberty Branch6.5#41-1.7 ↓
Whistler's Bend6.5#42-1.7 ↓

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