Corporate Relocation to Houston: Check out The Woodlands, TX
Transferring to The Woodlands, TX, here are some very useful facts about the area.
The Woodlands, Texas, November 24, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Is your company transferring employees to the Houston area? Or, has one put in for a transfer to the Houston area? The Houston area and The Woodland, TX are home to many major businesses and corporate organizations in the United States. The Woodlands is a town about 30 miles to the north of Downtown Houston. It is an easy commute to any of the Fortune 500 companies and numerous other employers in the area. The Woodlands is one of the first master planned communities in the United States and it continues to see growth along with new home is being custom built.
A few of the major companies, Fortune 500, companies in the Houston, The Woodlands area include ConocoPhillips, Sysco, Halliburton, Apache, Marathon Oil, Waste Management, Kinder Morgan, Spectra Energy, Group 1 Automotive, CenterPoint Energy, Air Liquide, Allis-Chalmers Energy, Atwood Oceanic SW, BMC Software, BP, HostGator, and many more. Hewlett-Packard, has a large portion of their business in Harris County, Texas also just north of Houston. The corporate offices of Imperial Sugar and Minute Maid, a regional headquarters for Unocal 76, and an office of Schlumberger, are based in nearby Sugar Land. CB&I and US Oncology are based in The Woodlands, Texas. Corporate transfers to the Houston area from other cities have helped Houston remain economically sound. The area continues to see a major influx of transferees, with most settling in suburbs and other towns within a 50-mile radius of the Houston area. The Woodlands is a community of high-end homes that is growing at rapid pace. Existing homes and new home construction exceed other local areas in the number of transferred employees settling in The Woodlands.
"Our realtor was fantastic. He went above and beyond to be sure that we found just the right home for our family. His level of personal attention was unprecedented. He made the process simple and even enjoyable. We will definitely be recommending him to anyone and everyone! "
Kira Rasmussen
What Does The Woodlands Have to Offer Newly Transferred Resident?
According to The Woodlands Development Company, the population was an estimated 107,769 people as of a January 2014. This is an increase of 68.6% over its population of 55,649 during the 2000 census. The Woodlands Corporation is subsidiary of Mitchell Energy & Development. Mitchell began structuring the town of The Woodlands to include a conference center, numerous hotels, office parks, spas, retail malls, schools, large distribution centers, and golf courses. The Woodlands quickly became a prominent local community, which was rated #1 in Texas and #3 Nationwide for The Best Communities to Live In. Home prices in the area vary, but tend to be on point with the quality of the homes. With its population doubled, The Woodlands, TX still has a small town feel with a larger city vibe. Transferee's will immediately be drawn to the forest like parks, golf courses, and luxury homes.
Many factors draw corporate transferees to The Woodlands. Within The Woodlands, there are 26 preschools, 14 elementary schools, 14 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 24 private schools that operate in the Conroe ISD district. Schools in the district achieved the highest rating possible for its 2014 Accountability, SAT, ACT and Advanced Placement tests. Standard SAT scores were also high and improved. Education is a priority in The Woodlands and they make every effort to acclimate new transfer students.
The Woodlands puts a huge emphasis on family and family oriented activities. . There are miles of hiking trails and paths, all set in a peaceful forest like atmosphere. There are numerous parks with playgrounds, and picnic areas. The Children's Museum is open year round and changes its exhibits regularly. An Ice Rink is available during the winter. If one is seeking good wholesome time at night with the family, Shanks Black Light Miniature Golf Course has just the ticket with 18 holes of glow in the dark fun. Future homeowners will never run out of things to do.
Advantages to Choosing The Woodlands As Your New Home
The rewards of choosing The Woodlands as your new home go on and on. There is a very low crime rate, especially in comparison to other suburbs of the Houston-Metro area. With its stylish shops and attention to details in every aspect of building a luxury area to live, The Woodlands appeal to newcomers with its established neighborhoods and local pride. One might expect to find it overpopulated and cramped, but because of expert planning and green space areas, The Woodlands really has that small town feel and is a tight knit community.
There are so many reasons people call The Woodlands home, but it isn't hard to see they have made the perfect choice. It's a choice one will see and feel the first time entering The Woodlands. The friendliness of its residents and sheer beauty of The Woodlands will draw anyone in. Relocating to the Houston area, at the very least check out The Woodlands. The Woodlands won't disappoint, many families have fallen in love with its small town charm, with all the amenities and cultural offerings of living in a major city,
When one is ready to start shopping for a home before your transfer, one must check out The Woodlands and what it has to offer. Trey at Trey Dean Properties an affiliate of Keller Williams Realty "The Woodlands". He will help with your relocation needs and will go the extra mile to insure your transfer is a happy and successful one.