Neighborhood in Conroe, Montgomery County

Living in South Conroe, Conroe

C-

10th of 13areas in Conroe
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Conroe overall: C-

South Conroe covers part of Conroe, TX, home to about 8,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 13 areas we score in Conroe. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

  • Tornado risk is very high
  • 60% of renters spend 30% or more of income on rent

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library1.6 mi

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

Population
8,200
Median rent
$1,370
Median home value
$436,000
Household income
$102,900
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in South Conroe

South Conroe is an area in Conroe with about 8,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), a mix of owners and renters and 37% of households with children.

It grades C- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 10th of 13 areas in Conroe, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in South Conroe

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $102,900, 35% higher than the Conroe median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in South Conroe

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

South Conroe report card

Each grade compares South 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 $1,370, homes cost 4.2x income.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $102,900, 4.0% unemployed.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    31 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 C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 29 min, 21% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    45% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    17% of adults uninsured.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

South Conroe compared with Conroe

Better than Conroe

  • Median household income: $102,90035% higher than Conroe ($76,206)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%11 points higher than Conroe (34%)
  • Vacant homes: 2.8%3 points lower than Conroe (6.1%)

Worse than Conroe

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 60%7 points higher than Conroe (53%)
  • Home value to income: 4.2x4% higher than Conroe (4.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • BWilkinson ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD0.8 mi
  • DTravis IntermediateMiddle, Conroe ISD3.2 mi
  • CConroe High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD4 mi

Cost of living in South Conroe

Median rent in South Conroe is $1,370 a month, about the same as the Conroe median. A household would need about $55,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $436,000, 41% higher than the Conroe median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,974 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereConroeTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Conroe$1,370$1,393$1,403
Median home value41% higher than Conroe$436,000$309,600$283,800
Home value to income4% higher than Conroe4.2x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Conroe60%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Conroe56%55%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Conroe2.8%6.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Conroe200820061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,974
Mortgage payment
$2,387
Property tax
$588
Median rent, for comparison
$1,370

Based on a $436,000 home in South 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 income35% higher than Conroe$102,900$76,206$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Conroe4.0%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points higher than Conroe12%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Conroe45%34%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Conroe29 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points higher than Conroe21%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Conroe1.7%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Conroe95%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesHigh
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in South Conroe

Under 1824%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6430%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White51%
Hispanic or Latino33%
Black4.9%
Asian8.7%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. C-Central Grand PrairieGrand Prairie
  2. D+East Cedar HillCedar Hill
  3. CNortheast BurlesonBurleson

Questions about South Conroe

Is South Conroe a good place to live?

South Conroe covers part of Conroe, TX, home to about 8,200 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 13 areas we score in Conroe. It does best on internet access and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in South Conroe?

Median rent in South Conroe is $1,370 a month, about the same as the Conroe median. The median home is worth $436,000, 41% higher than the Conroe median. A median home costs 4.2x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Conroe.

What schools serve South Conroe?

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

This area groups 5 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.