Conroe, TX vs Gardena, CA
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.
Conroe
70.8
#1052 nationally
Gardena
61.9
#1883 nationally
Gardena leads in walk score (75 vs 24). Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 19.3). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Gardena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 61.9 (#1883) |
| Population | 108,248 | 58,377 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $792,958 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $75,443 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
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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D-
61.9 Score
Gardena, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$792,958
Population
58,377
Crime
High
Walk Score
75
Pacific
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