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Conroe, TX


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Conroe, Texas

Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery county, is 10 miles N of The Woodlands, Texas (center to center) and 38 miles N of Houston, Texas. The city is included in the Houston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 36,811 people lived in Conroe.

The People and Families of Conroe

In Conroe, about 47% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Conroe without hitting a preschooler.

Approximately 29% of Conroe is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Conroe.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Conroe had a median family income of $37,201.

Political Inclinations

Conroe residents donated more money ($45,380) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Conroe Housing

An estimated 48% of living spaces in Conroe are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Conroe, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Conroe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Conroe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Conroe, TX

Comparing Conroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men48
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Women27
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use28
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11

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