Conroe, TX vs New Bern, NC
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
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 27.6 min). Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 9.9). Conroe leads in median household income ($71,630 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 108,248 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+20.5 |
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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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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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