Conroe, TX vs Lathrop, 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
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Conroe leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 42.9 min). Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $71,630). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Lathrop, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 61.6 (#1896) |
| Population | 108,248 | 39,857 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $632,887 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $108,732 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 42.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+0.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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