Conroe, TX Economy


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Conroe, TX is a great place to call home. With a cost of living index lower than the national average, residents enjoy more affordable housing, groceries and other goods. The median rent for a two bedroom apartment in Conroe is only $1,240 compared to the national average of $1,430. Additionally, local grocery costs are 97 compared to 100 nationally. \nLiving in Conroe comes with perks like access to some of Houston's biggest companies such as Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Apache Corporation. For recreation, locals can check out the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County or nearby Lake Conroe for camping, fishing and other outdoor activities. Whatever you are looking for in your hometown, Conroe can offer it.

Conroe has an unemployment rate of 7.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Conroe has seen the job market increase by 3.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 72.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Conroe
- The Sales Tax Rate for Conroe is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Conroe is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Conroe
- The average income of a Conroe resident is $23,362 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Conroe resident is $67,863 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyConroe, TexasUnited States
  7.56
  -5.6%-6.2%
  72.1%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $34,843$37,638
  $67,863$69,021
  $82,455$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  3.3%0.5%
  8.3%6.8%
  8.0%10.0%
  2.6%2.5%
  12.4%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  1.1%0.8%
  1.0%1.9%
  3.8%4.7%
  1.8%1.9%
  5.4%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  5.4%4.2%
  11.9%9.3%
  10.6%14.0%
  1.5%2.1%
  6.8%7.0%
  6.8%4.8%
  4.8%4.7%
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Over 9 years ago

Living in Conroe and driving to Houston for work is a death-defying feat. My steering wheel in my Honda still has grip marks from the sheer stress of the traffic  More

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Over 10 years ago

We have a very high quality of life here. We have lots of trees and privacy yet all the conveniences of The Woodlands only 5 minutes  More

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Over 15 years ago

Love it! Stay a  More

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