salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,680 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 241 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Conroe?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Conroe
| Size | Conroe | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,299 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,365 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,475 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,968 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Conroe overall?
Everyday prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Conroe
Life in Conroe
What jobs pay in Conroe
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,980 | 11.9% |
| Pharmacist | $140,470 | 13.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | 13.7% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | 14.0% |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | 14.5% |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | 15.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | 16.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | 17.9% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | 18.6% |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | 18.8% |
| Accountant | $85,090 | 22.1% |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | 25.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | 27.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | 29.2% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | 29.5% |
| Plumber | $61,300 | 30.7% |
| Electrician | $59,180 | 31.8% |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | 31.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | 31.9% |
| Truck Driver | $56,840 | 33.1% |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | 37.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 | 44.7% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | 46.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | 49.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | 49.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | 53.6% |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,340 | 60.0% |
| Cashier | $29,350 | 64.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | 85.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Conroe?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $581 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $309,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Conroe, TX?
Renting in Conroe costs a median of about $1,567 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Conroe?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,680 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Conroe cheap or expensive?
Conroe is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $82,188. It ranks 241st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Conroe?
The median homeowner in Conroe pays $5,268 a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.
Is Conroe more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Conroe?
The median home value in Conroe is $309,600, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
102,360 people live in Conroe. Numbers are typical (middle) values.