Conroe, TX vs Oakdale, 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
Oakdale
63.4
#1772 nationally
Oakdale leads in walk score (52 vs 24). Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 10.8). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Oakdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 63.4 (#1772) |
| Population | 108,248 | 23,045 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $558,603 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $83,110 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+11.0 |
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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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63.4 Score
Oakdale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$558,603
Population
23,045
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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