We LOVE The Woodlands! Lived there for years and are now back in (kooky) California, where I was born and raised. There is so much I love about California, but we might be heading back to TW.
Just moved here from California (escaping the absurd and worsening social/political/economical situation of Los Angeles). My wife and I could not be happier with our pick. I’m continuing my production work remotely and my wife is gearing up to continue her work here as well. God bless The Woodlands!
Great information! Thanks a lot. I guess nobody's going to ask about spiders being a concern since a huge one did a cameo across your floor at 1:48. I hate spiders!!
I grew up in Kingwood (a smaller master-planned suburb east of the Woodlands), and people used to make the same comment about the trees. I also spent lots of time in The Woodlands growing up. I don’t understand why people find the communities difficult to navigate. Don’t mess with the trees!
Hope this helps! T he 5 largest ethnic groups in The Woodlands, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.6%), White (Hispanic) (11.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.43%)
Hi Natasha- I made it to Texas a couple weeks ago. Just wondered if there was a guide that I could pick up somewhere that could give me some ideas on good restaurants to try in the woodlands? I’ll be up there not this coming week but next week. Wanted to get up there during lunch or brunch so I can avoid traffic. The 45 seems to show no mercy lol. So far I’ve seen The Republic Grille and Tris I wanted to try but I’m also open to places that locals like to eat that are good and worth my money. I’ll even take some suggestions from you if you’ve got some (I’m sure you do 😉)
The one important thing that you missed is that residents of The Woodlands are stuck with Entergy as electric provider. We can’t choose any other companies. Lot of people were shock to find out after they moved to The Woodlands. To your point about it would be better if trees are cut down. I disagree. Residents of The Woodlands never wish for trees to be cut down. We stay in The Woodlands because of its nature. My family moved to The Woodlands years ago and love the trees. Its named The Woodlands for a reason. At first finding places could be challenging but for us it was a unique experience 😊. After a while, there is no issue.
I work in North Houston and almost all my colleagues live in The Heights. I like to visit my friends down there a few times a month but The Woodlands is so peaceful and quiet.
Still looks like the The Woodlands that I remember! I lived there back in the 80’s-late 90’s (pop around 20K) and it was still just unincorporated Montgomery County! McCullough was the only high school, we still painted the serpent in Lake Woodlands as our senior prank and life was simple and fun! I still remember the giant hole that was dug for a supposed mall (at the time) I always had a crazy feeling they would eventually turn that place into some yuppified business mecca! At the time when I lived there they literally had a phone book (the size of a magazine) that listed your name, occupation, address, and phone number. Talk about forward pretentious thinking! Parents bought their little bratty kids brand new cars, Corvettes, BMW’s, Mustang GT 5.0 was like dog poop there, they were everywhere! I think one kid drove a Ferrari to school! Sheesh!!! I was so happy my parents moved us BACK TO California! Although trading the huge mansion style red brick houses surrounded by golf courses for Walnut Creek, CA (east bay NorCal) was quite the step up. I realized they were almost the same city or several years later would be. To this day, I truly believe The Woodlands wanted to be Walnut Creek or something like the San Ramon Valley/Silicon Valley…. Hey, thanks for the vid! 😉👍
@@LivingInHoustonTexas how bad is the humidity? I've heard stories that the humidity is unbearable, which pushed me to look for property in Northwest Texas (Amarillo and Lubbock) as I have been told the humidity is minimal in that area. Love the channel and your presentations.
@@MH-zg5yw the humidity is bad over summers But all of Texas is hot in the summers! We just live in the water. But if humidity was you that bad I wouldn’t recommend it.
Hi, how are the rules about masks and vaccines are strict or quiet In schools and public?? Crime and violence?? 🌪 Tornadoes and hurricane?? Best Safe Cities or County to Live in??
My kids are all in Montgomery isd. No masks. No vaccines. Very little crime. Never seen a tornado. Too far from coast to be impacted by hurricane. (Just rain and stay out of flood zones)
I traveled and worked in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands for 6.5 years until recently when I moved back to California. For the first 4 years there wasn't a lot of diversity. For 2 years I worked from home so spent that time back in Cali. When I returned earlier this year in January I was surprised by the diversity which was a welcome site. I also moved to The Woodlands from Downtown and I'm sad to say, please do your research when considering renting at any of the Dinerstein apartments. This would be the One Lake Place across Whole Foods and The Milllenium Waterway apartments. There's been a lot of apartment breakins, mine included, with management staying quiet about these burglaries as a matter of their corporate policy. Which in my opinion only exacerbates the issue as I'm sure the culprits know this. My former apartments would always advise all the tenants when an event occurred. I enjoyed my time living and working there. It's become a big part of my life. Right now, enjoying the weather in Cali. Sure do miss the rain.... not the mosquitos for sure.
What about the weather in houston is it really bad my family and i are thinking about moving to texas and we are thinking about 2 things first the bugs and next the weather🌪⚡🌪⚡🌩
I am moving to the woodlands next week. One of the most frustrating thing about moving is finding a stylist and colorist that will do my hair right 😳. I noticed you are a blonde as well and you mentioned went to the woodlands to get your hair cut. Do you have a hair colorist/stylist you recommend near the woodlands?
If you have friends, that lived in the woodlands for 5 years, and still get lost without their GPS ????? Well Uh...never mind. Are you legally blond. My development doesn't have a Home Depot or Target inside either.
I didn’t say my friends get lost who live there, I said I do and I have never lived in the woodlands!!! Yes I am smart and well educated like Elle Woods!!! I hope you have a blessed evening!!!
i lived there from 90 to 94 when i was a teenager. all the kids complained but i loved it.i could actually go to school without worrying about violent people of color which is all there was in delaware
@@LivingInHoustonTexas Crime stats: armed robbery, murder, gangs are prevalent amongst certain groups. And DUI’s, traffic violations, financial crimes among certain others. When people clamor to buy into the whole North to South to East side of Houston- that’ll be proof enough!
I used to live In Conroe For Years. I was Born in 2013. I had an Apartment For 7 years. I moved to another Home in 2015. I grew up In Conroe for 9 years.
@@LivingInHoustonTexas by curiosity I love to leave there; do black people included in that diversity cause you mention Spanish; Asian I did not African American please let me know.
I don't remember seeing a lot of frogs although I'm sure they're there I did see a few alligators armadillos wild pigs dear and snakes. If you don't like Wildlife you should try moving the Fifth Ward George Foreman lives there I heard it's nice
I love woodlands i love the trees and you don't get lost really
Me too! It’s just gorgeous!!
We LOVE The Woodlands! Lived there for years and are now back in (kooky) California, where I was born and raised. There is so much I love about California, but we might be heading back to TW.
If you decide to come back, I would love to help! Most of my business is from Cali!
Thank you for this video! You literally hit every concern I had and was curious about before moving
Reach out anytime. I’m happy to help!!!
Just moved here from California (escaping the absurd and worsening social/political/economical situation of Los Angeles). My wife and I could not be happier with our pick. I’m continuing my production work remotely and my wife is gearing up to continue her work here as well. God bless The Woodlands!
God bless you guys!!!
From Cali too making the move to woodlands in a months time cant wait escaping the same. lol
That means you're a hardcore conservative, right?
@@charliefrost9983 let me know if I can help with purchase or rental! 210-367-7626
@@LivingInHoustonTexas I am planning to move with my family from Dubai to Woodlands or nearby areas as my work will be in Woodlands.
For the out of staters: DFW and North TX gets the tornadoes. Not Houston, not Austin, not San Antonio and not El Paso.
Exactly.
You are fabulous, thanks for your opinion on the Woodlands!
Sure. Let me know if I can help!
Great information! Thanks a lot. I guess nobody's going to ask about spiders being a concern since a huge one did a cameo across your floor at 1:48. I hate spiders!!
Hahaha rarely see spiders here!! They have never bothered me!
Weird. I've lived here 3 months and no longer use GPS. Maybe it's a function of not having a good sense of direction for your friends?
Do you live in the woodlands?
Lol. Same here
She def probably has dumb friends. I live in spring and navigate the woodlands without a gps just cause I’ve been there many times.
I grew up in Kingwood (a smaller master-planned suburb east of the Woodlands), and people used to make the same comment about the trees. I also spent lots of time in The Woodlands growing up. I don’t understand why people find the communities difficult to navigate. Don’t mess with the trees!
I think you get used to it over time!!
Thank you for speaking on the diversity of the area.
sure! I hope it helps!
Same. Thank you!
@@LivingInHoustonTexas you mentioned Asian and Hispanic, but not black can you elaborate
Hope this helps! T he 5 largest ethnic groups in The Woodlands, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.6%), White (Hispanic) (11.8%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.88%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (3.43%)
worst thing as a teenager in the woodlands is that you begin to view it as a cage after you’ve been here your whole life.
Hahha I’m sure that’s most places! It’s a great place to raise a family!
@@LivingInHoustonTexas you’re right! i definitely do have good memories here. i think i’m just ready for some new horizons!
Thank you this was very informative!
So glad you enjoyed it!!
Hi Natasha- I made it to Texas a couple weeks ago. Just wondered if there was a guide that I could pick up somewhere that could give me some ideas on good restaurants to try in the woodlands? I’ll be up there not this coming week but next week. Wanted to get up there during lunch or brunch so I can avoid traffic. The 45 seems to show no mercy lol. So far I’ve seen The Republic Grille and Tris I wanted to try but I’m also open to places that locals like to eat that are good and worth my money. I’ll even take some suggestions from you if you’ve got some (I’m sure you do 😉)
I have a buyers guide I send out to my clients! In the woodlands I like Hearsay, Trulucks, Tris, Woodys Icehouse, Tommy Bahamas! So many good ones!
The one important thing that you missed is that residents of The Woodlands are stuck with Entergy as electric provider. We can’t choose any other companies. Lot of people were shock to find out after they moved to The Woodlands.
To your point about it would be better if trees are cut down. I disagree. Residents of The Woodlands never wish for trees to be cut down. We stay in The Woodlands because of its nature. My family moved to The Woodlands years ago and love the trees. Its named The Woodlands for a reason. At first finding places could be challenging but for us it was a unique experience 😊. After a while, there is no issue.
Never said to cut down trees lol. I love the trees!! And depending on where you are you do have choice on electricity.
I would LOVE to move to the Woodlands. It seems so peaceful. A thousand times better than Houston.
You should! I would be happy to help!!
I work in North Houston and almost all my colleagues live in The Heights. I like to visit my friends down there a few times a month but The Woodlands is so peaceful and quiet.
I love The Woodlands! Moved year ago from Seattle!
So glad you like it!!!
Still looks like the The Woodlands that I remember! I lived there back in the 80’s-late 90’s (pop around 20K) and it was still just unincorporated Montgomery County! McCullough was the only high school, we still painted the serpent in Lake Woodlands as our senior prank and life was simple and fun! I still remember the giant hole that was dug for a supposed mall (at the time)
I always had a crazy feeling they would eventually turn that place into some yuppified business mecca! At the time when I lived there they literally had a phone book (the size of a magazine) that listed your name, occupation, address, and phone number. Talk about forward pretentious thinking!
Parents bought their little bratty kids brand new cars, Corvettes, BMW’s, Mustang GT 5.0 was like dog poop there, they were everywhere! I think one kid drove a Ferrari to school! Sheesh!!!
I was so happy my parents moved us BACK TO California! Although trading the huge mansion style red brick houses surrounded by golf courses for Walnut Creek, CA (east bay NorCal) was quite the step up. I realized they were almost the same city or several years later would be. To this day, I truly believe The Woodlands wanted to be Walnut Creek or something like the San Ramon Valley/Silicon Valley….
Hey, thanks for the vid! 😉👍
I’ll choose Texas iver Cali 10/10 times!!!
Thanks,, great video
I’m glad it helped! Thanks for watching!
None of these are worst things at all. Then again, born, raised, live, work in Spring and the Woodlands so don't see any issues.
It’s definitely a great place to live!!!
You forgot the humidity, constant sound of lawn care equipment, grumpy boomers, cranky Karens and the humidity!
I love living here!!! The humidity makes me look 20 years younger and I’ll take it! Best of luck to you wherever you live.
@@LivingInHoustonTexas how bad is the humidity? I've heard stories that the humidity is unbearable, which pushed me to look for property in Northwest Texas (Amarillo and Lubbock) as I have been told the humidity is minimal in that area. Love the channel and your presentations.
@@MH-zg5yw the humidity is bad over summers But all of Texas is hot in the summers! We just live in the water. But if humidity was you that bad I wouldn’t recommend it.
If you can't find Target, I'm out! 🤣🤷
Yes totally!!!
The woodlands texas has everything close by. Not houston.
Yes it does!!! Thanks for watching!!
Looks lovely there
It’s wonderful!!!
The residents of the woodlands don't won't this to become another houston.
No they sure don’t!! Nobody does!!
No need to leave the area except for work.
Yes so true!!
I live in the Woodlands and work in the Woodlands, love it.
It’s so great!!!
Hi, how are the rules about masks and vaccines are strict or quiet In schools and public?? Crime and violence?? 🌪 Tornadoes and hurricane?? Best Safe Cities or County to Live in??
My kids are all in Montgomery isd. No masks. No vaccines. Very little crime. Never seen a tornado. Too far from coast to be impacted by hurricane. (Just rain and stay out of flood zones)
I traveled and worked in Hughes Landing in The Woodlands for 6.5 years until recently when I moved back to California. For the first 4 years there wasn't a lot of diversity. For 2 years I worked from home so spent that time back in Cali. When I returned earlier this year in January I was surprised by the diversity which was a welcome site. I also moved to The Woodlands from Downtown and I'm sad to say, please do your research when considering renting at any of the Dinerstein apartments. This would be the One Lake Place across Whole Foods and The Milllenium Waterway apartments. There's been a lot of apartment breakins, mine included, with management staying quiet about these burglaries as a matter of their corporate policy. Which in my opinion only exacerbates the issue as I'm sure the culprits know this. My former apartments would always advise all the tenants when an event occurred.
I enjoyed my time living and working there. It's become a big part of my life. Right now, enjoying the weather in Cali. Sure do miss the rain.... not the mosquitos for sure.
Sorry you had a bad experience!
The tree population is not being maintained by the corporation.
Actually the woodlands does the best job of this!!!! They do a lot to save trees which keeps it so beautiful!!
Nice bike paths in woodlands tx
Yes for sure!! It’s great!
I think the cockroaches are more and issue than the mosquitoes.
Just use Amazon stuff under sink and I never see them!
What about the weather in houston is it really bad my family and i are thinking about moving to texas and we are thinking about 2 things first the bugs and next the weather🌪⚡🌪⚡🌩
I have never seen a tornado. Lived here almost my entire life! The hurricanes come but out in northwest houston we really aren’t impacted.
Thanks also i love viewing ur videos you talk about the pros but also the cons.. now a have to prepare for 🐍🪲🕷🦟🪳🦂
I am moving to the woodlands next week. One of the most frustrating thing about moving is finding a stylist and colorist that will do my hair right 😳. I noticed you are a blonde as well and you mentioned went to the woodlands to get your hair cut. Do you have a hair colorist/stylist you recommend near the woodlands?
I have a great one!!
oh my god hairworks in the woods is the best
If you have friends, that lived in the woodlands for 5 years, and still get lost without their GPS ????? Well Uh...never mind. Are you legally blond. My development doesn't have a Home Depot or Target inside either.
I didn’t say my friends get lost who live there, I said I do and I have never lived in the woodlands!!! Yes I am smart and well educated like Elle Woods!!! I hope you have a blessed evening!!!
How the hurricane situation there?
I’ve never been impacted by hurricanes. Usually down by Galveston and closer to the coast. Not in northwest houston
i lived there from 90 to 94 when i was a teenager. all the kids complained but i loved it.i could actually go to school without worrying about violent people of color which is all there was in delaware
Violent people have nothing to do with color of ther skin.
@@LivingInHoustonTexas that's true but that's all that there was in my school
@@LivingInHoustonTexas Crime stats: armed robbery, murder, gangs are prevalent amongst certain groups. And DUI’s, traffic violations, financial crimes among certain others.
When people clamor to buy into the whole North to South to East side of Houston- that’ll be proof enough!
Nice weather, could be dryer
Yes it gets humid! That’s what keeps it so green!
I used to live In Conroe For Years. I was Born in 2013. I had an Apartment For 7 years. I moved to another Home in 2015. I grew up In Conroe for 9 years.
Nice. Love Conroe!!?
Q: How finding a job
I would go to LinkedIn or indeed
@@LivingInHoustonTexas Is the woodlands the best place to buy a home
Yes, lack of diversity makes Woodalnds a not so good place, sure. Let me know how that place is as diversity increases.
Woodlands is super diverse!
@@LivingInHoustonTexas I really can't understand this preference, I really don't. Plus it de-characterizes the place.
@@outerspection7321 that’s what makes the world go round. Everyone has different preferences.
Do you have 🐸 🐸 FROGS ? I have a fobia please let me know..
Yes we do. I don’t see many ever but they are here!
@@LivingInHoustonTexas by curiosity I love to leave there; do black people included in that diversity cause you mention Spanish; Asian I did not African American please let me know.
I don't remember seeing a lot of frogs although I'm sure they're there I did see a few alligators armadillos wild pigs dear and snakes. If you don't like Wildlife you should try moving the Fifth Ward George Foreman lives there I heard it's nice
George Foreman lives in Fifth Ward and there's a lot of African-American people there
I don’t understand your question. Diversity is diversity. As I have said over and over it’s a good thing. May God bless you.
Hi Natasha, I think your video was great and accurate except for one thing…black people live there too. And way… before 20 years ago.
Lol no clue what you are talking about. Those words never came out of my mouth.
No democrats
A lot of people feel this way.