Although it is not technically a city, The Woodlands has claimed the No. 1 place on a national platform as "Best City to Live in America," township officials announced this week.
The company Niche.com on March 15 announced The Woodlands, a community of about 118,000 in Montgomery County, has moved up from the No. 2 place to No. 1 among the 228 cities and 18,516 towns and neighborhoods evaluated by the site. Niche.com describes itself as a platform that connects students and families with college and schools, according to a township news release.
“We have been in the Top 10 for a number of years, and today, it’s with great honor to receive the news we’re ranked No. 1,” said Gordy Bunch, chair of the township's board of directors, in a statement. “The Woodlands is a dynamic hometown within a natural forest and is known for its balance between man and nature. The Woodlands provides premier services and activities, superior educational opportunities, is committed to public safety, has a diversity of jobs, vibrant public spaces, integrated mobility options, public activities, cultural events and entertainment. We are a thriving business community and a place where generations from all over the world come to live, worship, work, learn and play.”
In addition to residents in nine villages, the master-planned community founded in 1974 boasts 2,000 businesses, about 140 parks and more than 220 miles of trails.
