Exceptional Talent Within Reach
Access 1.5 Million Prime-Age Workers Within 45 Minutes
The Woodlands combines access to a massive, highly educated workforce with a modern, green work environment. Young professionals are drawn to cities that balance urban amenities with open space, trails, and parks — giving companies here a competitive edge in attracting and retaining top talent.
83.0% prime-age labor force participation rate exceeding Texas and U.S. averages
162,000 headquarters-related professionals within a 45-minute drive
+3% forecasted population growth (double the national average)
Access to Greater Houston’s 7.5 million residents across all industries
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1.5 million prime-age workers within 45 minutes, including 162,000 headquarters-related professionals, with labor force participation exceeding Texas and U.S. averages.
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28% open space, 220 miles of trails, 151 parks, and master-planned mixed-use districts deliver the live-work-play lifestyle young professionals value.
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70% college graduates in The Woodlands community
$143,000 median household income attracting high-caliber professionals
35,000 life science professionals within a 45-minute drive
19,000 energy sector employees providing cross-industry talent mobility
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Robust energy, life sciences, and corporate headquarters talent, complemented by international professionals from Greater Houston’s diverse workforce.
Talent by the Numbers
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5.3M
Total Area Population
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2.7M
Total Labor Force
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1.5M
Prime Age Workers
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35K
Life Science Professionals
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19K
Energy Sector Employees
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162K
Headquarters-Related Professionals
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From Fortune 500s to growing startups, we’ve guided companies through every step of the site selection and relocation process. Let’s get your project moving in the right direction.