Conroe, TX vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 24). Conroe leads in crime level (6.7 vs 14.4). Conroe leads in cost of living index (103 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Conroe, TX | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1052) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 108,248 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,986 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $71,630 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 144 |
| 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-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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