Chico, CA vs Conroe, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chico
66.4
#1544 nationally
Conroe
70.8
#1052 nationally
Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 19.2). Chico leads in walk score (49 vs 24). Chico leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chico, CA | Conroe, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1544) | 70.8 (#1052) |
| Population | 101,301 | 108,248 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,980 | $315,986 |
| Median Household Income | $65,932 | $71,630 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 19.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.1 | R+45.5 |
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66.4 Score
Chico, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$464,980
Population
101,301
Crime
High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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70.8 Score
Conroe, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$315,986
Population
108,248
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southwest
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