Conroe, TX vs Portland, ME
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
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 24). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 27.6 min). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 108,248 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | D+36.3 |
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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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72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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