Neighborhood in Conroe, Montgomery County

Living in North Conroe, Conroe

D

13th of 13areas in Conroe
Overall score 17 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Conroe overall: C-

North Conroe covers part of Conroe, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 13 areas we score in Conroe. It does best on schools and worst on health.

  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)
  • Health scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.2 mi
Pharmacy1.4 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe1.6 mi
Restaurant1.2 mi
Gym1.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.1 mi
Childcare1.7 mi
Library2.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,880
Median rent
$1,250
Median home value
$203,000
Household income
$66,000
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
65%
Loading map

What it's like to live in North Conroe

North Conroe is an area in Conroe with about 4,900 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (65%) and 40% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 13th of 13 areas in Conroe, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in North Conroe

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,250, 10% lower than the Conroe median.

Cons of living in North Conroe

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

North Conroe report card

Each grade compares North Conroe with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,250, homes cost 3.1x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $66,000, 6.3% unemployed.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 263 violent crimes per 100k, 1,461 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 11% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade F

    26% of adults uninsured.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    65% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    89% of homes have broadband.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

North Conroe compared with Conroe

Better than Conroe

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 65%11 points higher than Conroe (55%)
  • Home value to income: 3.1x24% lower than Conroe (4.1x)
  • Median rent: $1,25010% lower than Conroe ($1,393)

Worse than Conroe

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%14 points lower than Conroe (34%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%8 points higher than Conroe (53%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 26%6 points higher than Conroe (19%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BReaves ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD1.6 mi
  • BCryar IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD1.6 mi
  • CConroe High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in North Conroe

Median rent in North Conroe is $1,250 a month, 10% lower than the Conroe median. A household would need about $50,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $203,000, 34% lower than the Conroe median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,368 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereConroeTexas
Median rent10% lower than Conroe$1,250$1,393$1,403
Median home value34% lower than Conroe$203,000$309,600$283,800
Home value to income24% lower than Conroe3.1x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent8 points higher than Conroe61%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Conroe65%55%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Conroe6.9%6.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Conroe199820061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,368
Mortgage payment
$1,111
Property tax
$257
Median rent, for comparison
$1,250

Based on a $203,000 home in North Conroe, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereConroeTexas
Median household income13% lower than Conroe$66,000$76,206$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points higher than Conroe6.3%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Conroe9.5%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Conroe20%34%34%
Average commute5% lower than Conroe27 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Conroe11%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Conroe0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Conroe89%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in North Conroe

Under 1826%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6436%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Black8.9%
Asian0.2%
Other or more than one race4.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Conroe

  1. 1B+Windsor LakesMedian rent $1,750
  2. 2BSouthwest ConroeMedian rent $1,800
  3. 3BCamelliaMedian rent $1,820
  4. 4B-Marlberry BranchMedian rent $1,430
  5. 5B-Northeast ConroeMedian rent $2,030
  6. 6B-West ConroeMedian rent $1,480
  7. 7C+Regency at the VillasMedian rent $1,470
  8. 8C+Northwest ConroeMedian rent $1,360

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Rustling OaksHouston
  2. D-Central EnnisEnnis
  3. DCentral ChannelviewChannelview

Questions about North Conroe

Is North Conroe a good place to live?

North Conroe covers part of Conroe, TX, home to about 4,900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 13th of 13 areas we score in Conroe. It does best on schools and worst on health.

How much does it cost to live in North Conroe?

Median rent in North Conroe is $1,250 a month, 10% lower than the Conroe median. The median home is worth $203,000, 34% lower than the Conroe median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Conroe.

What schools serve North Conroe?

The closest rated public schools are Reaves Elementary (elementary, rated B), Cryar Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Conroe High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 3 Census block groups in this part of Conroe that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.