Villages & neighborhoods

Cochran's Crossing

A central village near Bear Branch Park, recreation facilities and the country club.

Cochran's Crossing at a glance

Opened	1983
Median sale price	$645,950 (March 2026)
Total tax rate	$1.77 to $1.82 per $100, depending on MUD
Schools	Conroe ISD (four campuses within the village)
Known for	"The happy village," The Woodlands Country Club, Bear Branch Park and Recreation Center

History

Cochran's Crossing honors the Cochran family of Montgomery County, who co-owned the Grogan-Cochran Lumber Company and much of the land The Woodlands was built on. Residents have long nicknamed it "the happy village."

Homes

Cochran's Crossing is one of the most centrally located villages and sits in the mature suburban core of the market, with a median sale price near $646,000. Many homes back up to greenbelts and golf course frontage.

Amenities

The village is home to The Woodlands Country Club and its Palmer Golf Course, The Woodlands Recreation Center, the YMCA at Shadowbend, Bear Branch and Shadowbend parks, and a public pool. The Bear Branch Recreation Center at 5310 Research Forest Drive hosts many Township programs.

What residents talk about

Country club life, golf course neighborhoods, Research Forest Drive traffic and wildlife in the greenbelts, including deer, are common subjects.

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