How long is the commute from Conroe, TX?
Workers who live in Conroe, TX take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Conroe get to work
| Means of transportation | Conroe | Montgomery County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±1.9 points) | 72.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±1.6 points) | 8.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Conroe, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (31.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Conroe, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Montgomery County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Conroe ranks 14 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 539 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Conroe
| Vehicles available | Conroe | Montgomery County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±1.1 points) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±2.4 points) | 27.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±2.4 points) | 44.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.4% (±1.8 points) | 24.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Conroe, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Conroe
| Conroe | Montgomery County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±0.7 points) | 98.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±1.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Conroe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Conroe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe | — | 28.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Panorama Village | 3.8 mi | 29.2 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Willis | 7.3 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Cut and Shoot | 8.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodloch | 8.8 mi | 46.5 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
| Shenandoah | 10 mi | 40.0 minutes (±18.7) | Not measurably different |
| The Woodlands | 11 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Deerwood | 11 mi | 42.5 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Oak Ridge North | 12 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Willis, TX (24.2 minutes), The Woodlands, TX (27.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodloch, TX (46.5 minutes), Deerwood, TX (42.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Patton Village | 35.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Splendora | 34.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Pinehurst (community) | 34.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Magnolia | 31.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Oak Ridge North | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Panorama Village | 29.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Conroe | 28.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Cut and Shoot | 28.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 16 | The Woodlands | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 17 | Willis | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Conroe
How long is the average commute in Conroe?
Workers who live in Conroe, TX take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Conroe without a car?
4.4% of households in Conroe have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Conroe?
12.4% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Conroe worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Conroe city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Conroe city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Conroe city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Conroe city, Texas (place:16432, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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