Conroe, TX vs Friendswood, TX
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
Friendswood
73.5
#720 nationally
Friendswood leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.7). Friendswood leads in median household income ($121,301 vs $71,630). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Friendswood, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 73.5 (#720) |
| Population | 108,248 | 40,826 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $464,253 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $121,301 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+27.4 |
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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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C
73.5 Score
Friendswood, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,253
Population
40,826
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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