Village of  Sterling Ridge opened in 1999 on the western end of The Woodlands, in proximity to the Carlton Woods community. At least 2,500 homes are in the village, which is near FM 2978 and Woodlands Parkway. The village is also home to a variety of parks, a library and a YMCA.

Square footage: 1,677-8,544

Home values: $221,000-$936,000

Amenities: library, parks, walking trails

Schools: Conroe ISD (Deretchin Elementary School, McCullough Junior High School, The Woodlands High School)

Property taxes (in dollars): The Woodlands Township - 0.2300 Lone Star College - 0.1100 Montgomery County - 0.4700 Montgomery County Hospital District - 0.0700 Conroe ISD - 1.2800 Montgomery County MUD No. 46 - 0.2100 Total (per $100 valuation) 2.3900