The Woodlands earns an ‘A-plus’ ranking from Niche, voted 2nd best city in America

THE WOODLANDS, TX – Niche, the market leader in connecting colleges and schools with students and families and a top voice in the rankings of family-friendly communities nationwide, recently released its list of top cities in which to live in America. The Woodlands ranked number two, with an ‘A-plus’ ranking.

Several criteria were considered in the rankings. Only Naperville, Illinois topped The Woodlands as the number one city in which to live; the only other Texas city to make the list, Plano, came in at number six. The aggregate final grade resulted from the following gradings: in the categories of public schools, good for families, and jobs, the grade was A-plus; in diversity, health and fitness, and outdoor activities, the grade was A-minus; in housing, nightlife, and weather, the grade was B-plus; and in cost of living and commute, the grade was B. The grade for crime and safety was unavailable.

Niche features more than 140 million ratings and reviews from real people, with 200,000 in-depth profiles on schools, companies and neighborhoods. More than 50 million people per year use Niche for research, due diligence, and information on communities such as The Woodlands. The rankings are sorted into major sections such as region, state, and nation. Here is a sampling of The Woodlands in each category:

United States

• 2nd best city to live in
• 2nd best city to raise a family
• 3rd best city to buy a house
• 4th best city with best public schools
• 7th best city to retire in

Texas

• 3rd best city to raise a family
• 4th best suburb to live in
• 5th best place to live in

Houston Area

• 1st best place with the best public schools
• 1st best suburb with the best public schools
• 2nd best place and suburb to live
• 2nd best place and suburb to raise a family