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About
Life in Conroe
This rapid expansion is a double-edged sword: housing remains relatively affordable compared to Houston proper (median home value around $310,000, median rent $1,390), and the job market is solid with a 4% unemployment rate, but the city's infrastructure is constantly playing catch-up with sprawl. Your 28-minute average commute to jobs isn't bad if you're heading toward Houston or staying local, though the city's aggressive annexation strategy means neighborhoods keep getting absorbed into city limits, sometimes against residents' wishes—something to factor in if you value a distinct community identity. The community itself is diverse and family-oriented: nearly a third of households have kids under 18, the median age is 35, and you'll find a substantial Latino community (38.5% of the population) alongside White, African American, and Asian residents.
Conroe at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
18.0%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Population Growth
+33.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Conroe: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Conroe, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.6%), and 23.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.7%
of households
Married Couples
49.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for TX
Rent, home values, and income in Conroe
In Conroe, home values are 9% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,268
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $310,592 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Conroe
Unemployment in Conroe is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Conroe Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.6 min avg
How Conroe residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Conroe, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Conroe runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
263
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,460.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Conroe Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Conroe, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.5M |
| 2023 | 19 | Excessive Heat | $110,300 |
| 2022 | 8 | Drought | $75,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $580,500 |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $117,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $190.1M |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $55,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Conroe, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
142
per year
Moderate Days
213
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Climate94°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Conroe has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
105
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
17
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
85
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 42°F | 4.38" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 3.32" |
| Mar | 74°F | 52°F | 3.46" |
| Apr | 80°F | 59°F | 3.39" |
| May | 87°F | 67°F | 5.46" |
| Jun | 92°F | 73°F | 5.21" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 3.32" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 4.53" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 3.69" |
| Oct | 82°F | 60°F | 5.39" |
| Nov | 72°F | 51°F | 4.77" |
| Dec | 64°F | 44°F | 4.10" |
Healthcare4 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Conroe
Conroe has 4 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
4
within city limits
Uninsured
18.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Woodland Springs
Psychiatric
Voyages Behavioral Health of Conroe
Psychiatric
Aspire Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Luke's the Woodlands Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.5 mi away · the Woodlands
CHI St Lukes Lakeside Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · the Woodlands
The Woodlands Specialty Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 mi away · Spring
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Conroe
Conroe's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
28
within city limits
Private Schools
10
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Conroe (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 45,188 students · in-state tuition $3,330 · 22% graduate · median earnings $44,187 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 229 students · in-state tuition $7,720 · 32% graduate
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 66 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Conroe
Conroe has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (66 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
66 mi awayPublic Libraries in Conroe
Montgomery County Memorial Library System
104 I 45 N, Conroe
Cities Near Conroe
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Conroe?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Conroe FAQ
Is Conroe, Texas affordable?⌄
Conroe's median rent is $1,393/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $76,206/year. Median home value is $309,600.
Is Conroe, Texas safe?⌄
Conroe's violent crime rate was 263 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1461 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Conroe, Texas?⌄
Conroe has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Conroe, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Conroe is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,393/month and median household income is $76,206/year. The median home value is $309,600. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Conroe, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Conroe is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from