Villages & neighborhoods

Alden Bridge

A large northern village near Jones State Forest, with parks and family neighborhoods.

Alden Bridge at a glance

Opened	1994
Size	More than 18,000 residents in more than 7,000 homes
Median sale price	$535,000 (March 2026)
Total tax rate	$1.80 to $1.84 per $100, depending on MUD
Schools	Conroe ISD (three campuses), plus The Woodlands Christian Academy and St. Anthony of Padua
Known for	Size, 25 parks, 13 aquatic facilities, Bethany Bend holiday decorations

History

Alden Bridge was named by Roger Galatas, then president of The Woodlands Operating Company, after his hometown of Alden Bridge, Louisiana.

Homes

This is one of the largest villages and one of the most popular with young families. It is bordered by FM 1488 to the north, W.G. Jones State Forest to the east, and Cochran's Crossing and Sterling Ridge to the south. Most homes fall in the affordable to mid-range part of The Woodlands market, with a median around $535,000, and the village also includes 55+ neighborhoods, patio homes and condos. Summerlyn and Bethany Bend are two of the best-known neighborhoods, and Bethany Bend is famous for its Halloween and Christmas decorations.

Amenities

Alden Bridge has 25 parks and 13 aquatic facilities, the most of any village, and its location next to Jones State Forest gives residents easy access to trails and wildlife.

What residents talk about

FM 1488 traffic and development, deer and wildlife from the state forest, kids' activities and pool schedules.

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