Conroe, TX vs Princeton, 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
Princeton
71.3
#1000 nationally
Princeton leads in median household income ($93,586 vs $71,630). Conroe leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 34.1 min). Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | Princeton, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 71.3 (#1000) |
| Population | 108,248 | 28,027 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $288,891 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $93,586 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Princeton is missing data for 1 metric that Conroe has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.3 Score
Princeton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,891
Population
28,027
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$93,586
Southwest
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