Living in Conroe, TX
Conroe is the 257th-largest city in the US, home to about 120,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 33% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (98.6 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 119,564+33% since 2020
- Median home value
- $309,6004.1 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,393/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $76,206median, per year
- Price level
- 98.6US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 62° / 94°lows 39° / 72°
- Average commute
- 29 min12% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Montgomery County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 220 ft
Metro area: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Cost of living in Conroe
The median home in Conroe is worth $309,600 and the median household earns $76,206 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.1 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,393 a month, about 22% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area at 98.6, with housing at 104.5 and goods at 100.6 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $74,000 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Conroe weather
Average highs run from 62°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 39°F. It gets 48 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to April.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Conroe
People and work
The median resident is 33.7 years old, and 34% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 54% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 29 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 33.7117th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 55%of households
- People per sq mile
- 1,57675.9 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0.4% bike
- Unemployment
- 3.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 11.2%of residents
- Typical home built
- 2006median year
Who moves to Conroe, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Austin (Travis County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and San Antonio (Bexar County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Austin (Travis County), Fort Worth (Tarrant County) and San Antonio (Bexar County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Montgomery County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: tornado, lightning, ice storm, hurricane.
Home prices
+3.4% in a year
Up 33% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
10% good days
46 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Conroe
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Pros
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 62°F.
- Data The city is growing fast (+33% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 108 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data Air quality is a concern: 46 days in 2025 were unhealthy at least for sensitive groups (EPA).
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Cities near Conroe
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands, TX | 11 mi | 121,002 | $511,700 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Houston, TX | 32 mi | 2,397,315 | $277,800 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Baytown, TX | 44 mi | 86,561 | $197,300 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Pasadena, TX | 44 mi | 148,539 | $209,600 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Missouri City, TX | 49 mi | 77,327 | $311,400 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Sugar Land, TX | 49 mi | 107,726 | $430,200 | 98.6 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Conroe a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, no state income tax on wages; the trade-offs are 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Conroe side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Conroe?
The Census Bureau estimates Conroe had 119,564 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 89,899 in April 2020 (+33%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Conroe?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $74,000 in the Conroe area. The median household here earns $76,206.
When is the best time to visit Conroe?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, February to April are the most comfortable months. July averages 94°F and January 62°F for daytime highs.
What county is Conroe in?
Conroe is in Montgomery County, Texas. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Conroe in?
Conroe is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Conroe?
About 220 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Conroe. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Conroe Montgomery Co Airport, TX station; snowfall from Cleveland, TX. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.