Community guide · Conroe
The Woodlands Hills
The Woodlands Hills is a master-planned community in Willis, about 13 miles north of The Woodlands Township up I-45. It carries The Woodlands name because the same developer built both, but it is a separate place with its own HOA, its own schools and a lower average price.
- Where
- Willis, TX 77318, with part of the community inside Conroe city limits
- Schools
- Willis ISD covers most of the community. Confirm the zoning for any specific address before you buy.
- What homes cost
- Average sale price about $527,000 (HAR, September 2026). New homes start from roughly the $300Ks and run to $700K or more, depending on builder and section.
- Size
- About 5,000 homes planned across roughly 2,000 acres. Still filling in.
- New construction
- Yes. Eight builders were active as of September 2026.
Prices last checked September 2026. Ask us for today's numbers before you decide.
What we tell buyers about The Woodlands Hills
This is the community we get the most address confusion about. If you want new construction and resort-style amenities at a lower average price than much of The Woodlands Township, it deserves a look.
If what you really want is the Township's schools, its walkability and a shorter drive into Houston, this is a different place, and we'd rather you know that before you tour.
The full The Woodlands Hills guide
Each of these answers one question in depth.
- What It's Like to Live in The Woodlands HillsThe Woodlands Hills carries the name but sits in Willis, 13 miles north of The Woodlands Township, built by the same developer. Here's what that means for schools, price, and daily life.
- Is The Woodlands Hills Part of The Woodlands, Texas?The Woodlands Hills sits 13 miles north in Conroe and Willis, with its own HOA and Willis ISD schools. Here's how it's different from The Woodlands itself.
- What Your Budget Actually Buys in The Woodlands HillsFrom a $324,900 Century Communities starter to Highland Homes near $700K, see what each price tier buys in The Woodlands Hills, compared to Harper's Landing.
- Not Every Address in The Woodlands Hills Is Zoned to the Same Willis ISD SchoolWillis ISD opened a new elementary and a new middle school near The Woodlands Hills and redrew its attendance boundaries. Here's which schools serve which sections now.
- What's the Daily Commute Really Like From The Woodlands Hills?The Woodlands Hills has real parks and a resort-style pool, but the honest answer on nearby dining and the I-45 commute takes more than one glance at a map.
- Is The Woodlands Hills a Buyer's or Seller's Market Right Now?With around 150 active listings and new construction still pricing $668K-$938K, The Woodlands Hills favors buyers more than it did a year ago. Here's what the numbers show in September 2026.
- What Holds Up Resale Value in The Woodlands Hills Over TimeThe Woodlands Hills' resale value depends less on one price stat and more on section, builder, HOA enforcement, and a MUD tax that eases over time. Here's what protects it long-term.
- How to Win a House in The Woodlands Hills Without OverpayingNew construction here negotiates on incentives, not the sticker price, while resale has real room to move. How to structure a strong offer in The Woodlands Hills as of September 2026.
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Common questions
Is The Woodlands Hills part of The Woodlands, Texas?
No. The Woodlands Hills is a separate master-planned community in Willis (and part of Conroe), about 13 miles north of The Woodlands Township. It shares the name because the same developer, Howard Hughes Corporation's Woodlands Development Company, built both.
What school district serves The Woodlands Hills?
Willis ISD covers most of the community. Because The Woodlands Hills spans both Willis and Conroe city limits, verify the school zoning for a specific address before assuming.
How much do homes cost in The Woodlands Hills?
New-construction starting prices vary widely by builder, from roughly the $300Ks up to $700K or more, with an overall average sale price around $527,000 as of September 2026, per HAR.
How many homes are planned for The Woodlands Hills?
Around 5,000 homes across roughly 2,000 acres at full build-out. It is still filling in, not a finished, mature neighborhood yet.