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Is Conroe a Good Place to Live? Conroe, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Conroe ranks #630 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #104 of 256 mid-size cities and #32 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.3%, #6 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Conroe by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Conroe's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Conroe?
Conroe's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,393/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $312,928, 5% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Conroe | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 98.6#613 of 1,308 | 97 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $312,928#413 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,561/mo#389 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $309,600#558 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,393/mo#630 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 4.1x#604 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 21.9%#669 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Conroe housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Conroe is in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Conroe safe?
Conroe recorded 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 29% below the US rate of 373 and 34% below Texas's 401. That ranks #483 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #84 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Conroe Police Department. Property crime runs 1,461 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Conroe | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 373 | 263#483 of 1,083 | 401 | 352 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 2,083 | 1,461#455 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,730 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Conroe?
The median household in Conroe earns $76,206, 1% below the US figure of $76,827 and 4% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4% (US 4.2%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Conroe | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $76,827 | $76,206#684 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $80,112 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 4%#474 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 11.2%#585 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.8% | +4.3%#28 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.3% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Conroe?
The median resident of Conroe is 33.7 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 34.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #642 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Conroe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 33.7 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 34.1%#642 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 54.5% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Conroe's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Conroe; its public schools have 15.2 students per teacher and spend $10,321 per pupil. 33.1% of adults are obese and 12.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Conroe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 15.2#498 of 1,188 | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $10,321#1123 of 1,188 | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 33.1%#624 of 1,311 | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 12.1%#810 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 17.6%#775 of 1,311 | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 19.4%#1207 of 1,311 | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 18,780 students are enrolled in Conroe's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Conroe?
The average commute in Conroe is 28.6 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.3% of workers take transit and 12.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Conroe scores 7.5 of 20 (below average walkable), #1166 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.2°F and winters 52.5°F, with 47.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Conroe | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 28.6 min#1033 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 11%#1111 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 73.3% | 75.1% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.3% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 12.4% | 11% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 7.5#1166 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.3 | 39.3 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 66 | 43 | 2.9 |
| Mar | 73.1 | 48.9 | 3 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 55.2 | 3.1 |
| May | 85.9 | 63.7 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 91.3 | 69.9 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 93.6 | 72.1 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 94.5 | 71.6 | 3.9 |
| Sep | 89.6 | 66.4 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 81.6 | 56.3 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 70.7 | 46.7 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 63.7 | 40.9 | 3.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Conroe Montgomery Co Airport.
| Measure | Conroe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 67.7°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 82.2°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 52.5°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 47.7 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Conroe Montgomery Co Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Conroe?
Montgomery County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 39% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Montgomery County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 63% of US counties.
| Measure | Conroe | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 53#913 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 8#805 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.13%#504 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Montgomery County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Montgomery County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.016% | 78% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.013% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.086% | 55% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Conroe compare with similar-size cities?
Conroe is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #104 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 102,360.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe, TXPop. 102,360 | #630 | 56.2 | $76,206 | $1,393/mo | 263 | 28.6 min |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #178 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 | 25.2 min |
| Bend, ORPop. 103,390 | #287 | 62.2 | $96,394 | $1,883/mo | 193 | 16.3 min |
| Fishers, INPop. 102,337 | #52 | 70.7 | $130,203 | $1,611/mo | 78 | 26.7 min |
| Highlands Ranch, COPop. 102,257 | #109 | 68.0 | $159,307 | $2,531/mo | no data | 24.2 min |
| Chico, CAPop. 102,188 | #1066 | 48.5 | $66,977 | $1,488/mo | 664 | 17.8 min |
| Quincy, MAPop. 102,114 | #150 | 66.1 | $98,882 | $2,118/mo | 302 | 34.7 min |
| St. George, UTPop. 101,995 | #547 | 57.3 | $76,508 | $1,545/mo | 191 | 17.2 min |
| Davenport, IAPop. 100,913 | #1020 | 49.7 | $66,200 | $978/mo | 652 | 19.4 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Conroe compare with the rest of Texas?
Conroe ranks #32 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 56.2 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 4% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 34% below the statewide rate. Homes are 5% above the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Denton, TXPop. 152,866 | … #28 | 57.3 | $76,019 | $1,420/mo | 205 |
| Atascocita, TXPop. 99,354 | #29 | 57.0 | $118,226 | $1,849/mo | no data |
| Midland, TXPop. 136,640 | #30 | 56.9 | $89,585 | $1,434/mo | 352 |
| Little Elm, TXPop. 54,820 | #31 | 56.7 | $119,219 | $1,953/mo | part year |
| Conroe, TXPop. 102,360 | #32 | 56.2 | $76,206 | $1,393/mo | 263 |
| Euless, TXPop. 60,421 | #33 | 55.8 | $82,167 | $1,690/mo | 159 |
| San Angelo, TXPop. 99,674 | #34 | 54.9 | $65,864 | $1,153/mo | 287 |
| Bryan, TXPop. 87,939 | #35 | 54.7 | $59,289 | $1,195/mo | 287 |
| Garland, TXPop. 246,844 | #36 | 54.5 | $76,320 | $1,641/mo | 191 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Conroe among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Conroe's score calculated?
Conroe scores 56.2 out of 100, #630 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Conroe. Similar-size median 52.9.
53.2 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Conroe's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
79.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Conroe. Similar-size median 53.8.
53.1 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Conroe's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.1.
39.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Conroe's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
68.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Conroe. Similar-size median 51.2.
52.7 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Conroe. Similar-size median 42.1.
84.2 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Conroe. Similar-size median 50.1.
41.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Conroe's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
34.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
48.5 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Conroe's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Conroe has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Conroe
Is Conroe, TX a good place to live?
Conroe ranks #630 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #104 of 256 mid-size cities and #32 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+4.3%, #6 of 241), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Conroe?
Conroe's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,393/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $312,928, 5% above the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Conroe?
Conroe recorded 263 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 29% below the US rate of 373 and 34% below Texas's 401. That ranks #483 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #84 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Conroe Police Department. Property crime runs 1,461 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Conroe?
The median household in Conroe earns $76,206, 1% below the US figure of $76,827 and 4% above Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 4% (US 4.2%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 4.3% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Conroe?
Median rent in Conroe is $1,393/mo (Census), #630 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,561/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.9% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Conroe?
Zillow's typical home value in Conroe is $312,928, down 1.8% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $309,600.
How are the public schools in Conroe?
There is no city graduation rate for Conroe; its public schools have 15.2 students per teacher and spend $10,321 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Conroe?
The average commute is 28.6 minutes, #1033 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 11% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Conroe?
Conroe averages 67.7°F over the year, 82.2°F in summer and 52.5°F in winter, with 47.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Conroe walkable?
Conroe scores 7.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1166 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Conroe at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Montgomery County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, tornado, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 63% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Conroe?
Montgomery County's air had a median air quality index of 53, and 39% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Conroe?
Conroe has 102,360 residents. The median resident of Conroe is 33.7 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 34.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #642 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 54.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Conroe compare with the rest of Texas?
Conroe ranks #32 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 56.2 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 4% above the Texas median. Violent crime is 34% below the statewide rate. Homes are 5% above the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Conroe?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Conroe's population of 102,360 are Lee's Summit, MO (#178 overall), Bend, OR (#287 overall), Fishers, IN (#52 overall), Highlands Ranch, CO (#109 overall), and Chico, CA (#1066 overall). Conroe is #630.