What are the schools like in Conroe, TX?

Conroe is served primarily by CONROE ISD. The district operates 38 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Conroe?

The median household income in Conroe, TX is $71,630 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Conroe, TX?

Conroe has an average high temperature of 62.7°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches.

Conroe, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Conroe, TX affordable or expensive?

Conroe's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Conroe is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $262,500 and the median rent is $1,255 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Conroe, TX?

Conroe has a violent crime rate of 243.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1633.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Conroe, TX a Good Place to Live?

Conroe is a mid-sized city of 92,475 in Texas, with a median household income of $71,630 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Conroe stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Conroe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Conroe city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Conroe's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Conroe costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Conroe, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$262,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,255	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,630	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Conroe's violent crime rate is 243.5 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

243.5 /100k

Property Crime

1633.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Conroe is served primarily by CONROE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Conroe, TX	National Avg
School District	CONROE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	38	—
Middle Schools	19	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Conroe sees average highs of 62.7°F in January and 94.9°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Conroe, TX
Average High — January	62.7°F
Average High — July	94.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Conroe, TX	National Avg
Population	92,475	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Panorama Village, TX 4 mi Willis, TX 8 mi Cut and Shoot, TX 9 mi Woodloch, TX 9 mi Shenandoah, TX 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Conroe

Conroe, TX is covered by 7 ZIP codes:

77304 77301 77303 77384 77316 77318 77302

Conroe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conroe, TX affordable or expensive?

Conroe's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Conroe roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $262,500 and median rent is $1,255/month.

What is the crime rate in Conroe, TX?

Conroe's violent crime rate is 243.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1633.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Conroe?

Public schools in Conroe are operated by CONROE ISD. The district has 38 elementary, 19 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Conroe, TX a good place to live?

Conroe, TX has a population of 92,475, a median household income of $71,630, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Conroe?

Conroe averages 62.7°F in January and 94.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Conroe?

Conroe, TX is covered by 7 ZIP codes: 77304, 77301, 77303, 77384, 77316, 77318, 77302.

What is the population of Conroe?

The population of Conroe, Texas is 92,475 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Conroe?

Key numbers for living in Conroe: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $262,500, median household income $71,630, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Conroe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.