Conroe, TX vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 24). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $71,630). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 108,248 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+45.5 | D+40.0 |
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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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