Conroe, TX vs New Braunfels, 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.
Conroe
70.8
#1052 nationally
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
New Braunfels leads in crime level (4.3 vs 6.7). New Braunfels leads in median household income ($85,827 vs $71,630). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 108).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | New Braunfels, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 73.1 (#792) |
| Population | 108,248 | 110,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $351,190 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $85,827 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+45.5 |
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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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C
73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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