At a Glance
Median Income
$75,245
$38,434 per capita
Home Value
$283,100
Zillow: $311,472
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
320/100K
3,431/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
295 sunny days/yr
How Conroe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Conroe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Conroe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Conroe residents earn a median household income of $75,245 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,434. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,222 business establishments, including 1,207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Conroe is $283,100 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,472. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Conroe reports 320 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,431/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Conroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Conroe has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population96,976
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,278/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,245
Per Capita$38,434
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$50,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,351
Housing
A+
Home Value$283,100
Rent$1,350
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$311,472
Housing Units38,226
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent320/100K
Property3,431/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault163/100K
Burglary669/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,837/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days295/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation259 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Conroe was founded in 1904.
The median home in Conroe was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
There are 1,207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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