Conroe, TX vs Shelby, 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
Shelby
70.8
#1062 nationally
Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 28.6). Conroe leads in median household income ($71,630 vs $46,176). Shelby leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 27.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Shelby, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 70.8 (#1062) |
| Population | 108,248 | 22,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $214,559 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $46,176 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 28.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+35.0 |
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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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70.8 Score
Shelby, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$214,559
Population
22,010
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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