Conroe, TX vs Los Banos, 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
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Conroe leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 50.4 min). Los Banos leads in walk score (33 vs 24). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 108,248 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+4.4 |
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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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64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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