Neighborhood in Conroe, Montgomery County

Living in Windsor Lakes, Conroe

B+

1st of 13areas in Conroe
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Conroe overall: C-

Windsor Lakes is a neighborhood in Conroe, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 13 areas we score in Conroe. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (5 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.7 mi
Cafe0.9 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library4.3 mi

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

Population
1,210
Median rent
$1,750
Median home value
$379,000
Household income
$83,100
Average commute
35 min
Homes owned
76%
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What it's like to live in Windsor Lakes

Windsor Lakes is a neighborhood in Conroe with about 1,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2006), mostly owner-occupied (76%) and 3% of households with children.

Our grade for Windsor Lakes is B+. That puts it 1st of 13 areas we grade in Conroe, a city that gets a C- overall.

Pros of living in Windsor Lakes

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in Windsor Lakes

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,750, 26% higher than the Conroe median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 29 for Conroe as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Windsor Lakes report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,750, homes cost 4.6x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $83,100, 0% unemployed.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 88 of 100 on the state rating.

    82 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.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 35 min, 25% work from home.

    5 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B+

    76% of homes owner-occupied.

    79 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Windsor Lakes compared with Conroe

Better than Conroe

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 76%21 points higher than Conroe (55%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%8 points lower than Conroe (19%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%6 points higher than Conroe (34%)

Worse than Conroe

  • Median rent: $1,75026% higher than Conroe ($1,393)
  • Average commute: 35 min23% higher than Conroe (29 min)
  • Home value to income: 4.6x12% higher than Conroe (4.1x)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASuchma ElementaryElementary, Conroe ISD2.3 mi
  • BIrons Junior HighMiddle, Conroe ISD2.7 mi
  • ACollege Park High SchoolHigh, Conroe ISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Windsor Lakes

Median rent in Windsor Lakes is $1,750 a month, 26% higher than the Conroe median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $379,000, 22% higher than the Conroe median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,527 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereConroeTexas
Median rent26% higher than Conroe$1,750$1,393$1,403
Median home value22% higher than Conroe$379,000$309,600$283,800
Home value to income12% higher than Conroe4.6x4.1x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Conroe51%53%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them21 points higher than Conroe76%55%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Conroe0%6.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Conroe200620061992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,527
Mortgage payment
$2,075
Property tax
$453
Median rent, for comparison
$1,750

Based on a $379,000 home in Windsor Lakes, 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 income9% higher than Conroe$83,100$76,206$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Conroe0%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Conroe7.8%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points higher than Conroe41%34%34%
Average commute23% higher than Conroe35 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points higher than Conroe25%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Conroe0%1.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Conroe98%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsHigh
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Windsor Lakes

Under 182.6%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6422%
65 and over62%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino7.8%
Black1.8%
Asian5.0%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Conroe

  1. 2BSouthwest ConroeMedian rent $1,800
  2. 3BCamelliaMedian rent $1,820
  3. 4B-Marlberry BranchMedian rent $1,430
  4. 5B-Northeast ConroeMedian rent $2,030
  5. 6B-West ConroeMedian rent $1,480
  6. 7C+Regency at the VillasMedian rent $1,470
  7. 8C+Northwest ConroeMedian rent $1,360
  8. 9CSilverStoneMedian rent $1,490

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+Westover ParkLeague City
  2. A-Clear Creek ParkPearland
  3. B+Lake Sharon Estates Phase 3Corinth

Questions about Windsor Lakes

Is Windsor Lakes a good place to live?

Windsor Lakes is a neighborhood in Conroe, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 13 areas we score in Conroe. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Windsor Lakes?

Renters in Windsor Lakes pay a median of $1,750 a month, 26% higher than the Conroe median. The median home is worth $379,000, 22% higher than the Conroe median. A median home costs 4.6x the median household income, compared with 4.1x across Conroe.

What schools serve Windsor Lakes?

The closest rated public schools are Suchma Elementary (elementary, rated A), Irons Junior High (middle, rated B) and College Park High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Windsor Lakes name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.