Conroe, Texas
Among the top 21% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 20% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US places
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Conroe is a mid-size city in Texas with about 92,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, income tax, and airport distance. It rates lower on amenities nearby and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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66%42%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.6 in3.9 in
oppressive 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$53kbetter than 25% of US places
Home Value$263k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 24% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.72%better than 17% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.02%better than 62% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)52°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.0 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 78% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.5better than 54% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 20% of US places
School Quality45.4better than 26% of US places
Violent Crime1464/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Property Crime2044/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population92,47599th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5184th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0157th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.6%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.3%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)29.0%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.0%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 38% of US places
Walkability8.3/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access92.0%better than 72% of US places
Amenities Nearby10.92better than 15% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 42% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Conroe an affordable place to live?
- Conroe is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $53k, better than 25% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Conroe?
- The median home value in Conroe is $263k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Conroe?
- Median household income in Conroe is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Conroe?
- Median gross rent in Conroe is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Conroe safe?
- Conroe is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1464/100k (better than 18%). Property crime is 2044/100k.
- What is the weather like in Conroe?
- Conroe averages 84°F in July and 52°F in January, with 51.0 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Conroe?
- Public-school quality in Conroe is below average, scoring better than 26% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Conroe?
- The average one-way commute in Conroe is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)