Conroe, TX vs Lancaster, CA
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
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 22.9). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 126). Lancaster leads in walk score (29 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Lancaster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 61.5 (#1905) |
| Population | 108,248 | 166,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $465,459 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $71,367 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 22.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
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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D-
61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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