Real Estate Investing in Conroe, Texas (77301)

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Montgomery County • Population: 36,835 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77301 (Conroe, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $238,730
Avg Monthly Rent $1,555
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $59,452
% Renters 43.7%

Market Analysis: 77301 Conroe

This part of Montgomery County is not an easy win. The 77301 ZIP comes in at softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

Rent of $1,555/mo on a $239K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 77301 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

Within TX, ZIP 77301 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Montgomery County submarkets outperform. The gap is real and sturdy enough to shape underwriting.

The demographic picture in 77301 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Conroe averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

New investors are better served looking at Conroe's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 77301. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Conroe:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 67/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+1.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,555/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
79 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 77301

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.3% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+6.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$68,428/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $161,246 $1,420 6.3% +3.8% $80,623
3BR $229,211 $1,910 6.0% +5.3% $76,404
4BR $273,713 $2,380 6.3% +4.9% $68,428
5BR $406,567 +6.6% $81,313

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$260K$226K$192K$158K$124K$89KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,771$1,701$1,632$1,563$1,494$1,425Dec 2021Apr 2024Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77301 Compare?

Metric 77301 Conroe Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $238,730 $309,164 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 2.9% 2.8% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,555 $1,699 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.1% 4.5% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.1%
Fair
5yr Growth
+2.9%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $238,730
Monthly Rent $1,555
Price-to-Rent 12.8:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.8%
Cap Rate 5.1%
5-Year IRR 8.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +1.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR -0.9% ▼
5-Year CAGR +2.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year -2.8% ▼
3-Year CAGR -0.4% ▼
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.1%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.1%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.1%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77301

Population: 36,835

💰 Median Household Income
$59,452
This area
$59,452
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
43.7%
This area
43.7%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.2%
This area
2.2%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.6%
This area
20.6%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
31.8 years
This area
31.8 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.1%
This area
7.1%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 59.7%
Other/Mixed 24.4%
Hispanic/Latino 20.9%
Black/African American 14.0%
Asian 2.0%
👶 Under 18
26.9%
This area
26.9%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
10.8%
This area
10.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
14.6%
This area
14.6%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 77301

B Avg School Grade
15 Schools
11.0:1 Avg Class Size
$13,671 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

ANDERSON EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
723 Students
👨‍🏫
12.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
A Very Good

ARMSTRONG EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
633 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
A Very Good

HOUSTON EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
596 Students
👨‍🏫
12.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
A Very Good

RUNYAN EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
705 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
A Very Good

TRAVIS INT

📚 05 – 06 School
👥
502 Students
👨‍🏫
12.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
B+ Above Average

DONALD J STOCKTON JH

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
1,345 Students
👨‍🏫
13.9:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
B+ Above Average

WILKINSON EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
989 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BOOKER T WASHINGTON H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
173 Students
👨‍🏫
5.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
B Good

PATTERSON EL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
1,094 Students
👨‍🏫
16.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
B Good

JJAEP

📚 08 – 12 High School
👥
24 Students
👨‍🏫
2.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
B Good

JUVENILE DETENTION CTR

📚 06 – 11 High School
👥
6 Students
👨‍🏫
1.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
C Below Average

D A E P

📚 K – 12 K-12 Limited Data
💰
$14,087 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM

📚 Grade 11 High School Limited Data
👥
1 Students
💰
$12,565 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

MONTGOMERY CO J J A E P

📚 Grade 10 High School Limited Data
👥
1 Students
💰
$12,034 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

PROJECT RESTORE

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
👥
3 Students
💰
$11,422 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 18,599 Off-Campus Students
D
Grace School of Theology
593 students · 7.5 mi
C
Lone Star College System
70,991 students · 9.0 mi

Investor Insight: With 18,599 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of tenants rent in Conroe, TX?

Tenant demand in Conroe, TX is solid. The local workforce $1,555/mo rents across most rental classes.

How strict are landlord regulations in Conroe, TX?

Conroe, TX falls under TX landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Conroe, TX?

Expect elevated vacancy in Conroe, TX. Rents at $1,555/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Does house hacking make sense in Conroe, TX?

For house hackers, Conroe, TX is a challenging. The $1,555/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $239K property.

Where do home prices stand in Conroe, TX?

Expect median prices around $239K in Conroe, TX. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been predictable.

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