Real Estate Investing in Conroe, Texas (77384)

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Montgomery County • Population: 24,148 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77384 (Conroe, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (59/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $413,804
Avg Monthly Rent $1,594
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $99,884
% Renters 43.9%

Market Analysis: 77384 Conroe

This part of Montgomery County is not an easy win. The 77384 ZIP reports softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The 77384 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

ZIP 77384's metrics run below Montgomery County's averages on price growth and tenant stability. Investors who ignore that regional gap tend to relearn it the hard way.

Who lives in 77384 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

Strategy in 77384 is an operator game, not a passive one. Stepping back, entry prices of $414K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 71/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.1× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,594/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 77384

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
4.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
4BR
+6.7% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$110,464/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $285,293 $1,660 4.2% +5.7% $142,646
3BR $359,861 $2,230 4.5% +6.6% $119,954
4BR $441,855 $2,780 4.5% +6.7% $110,464
5BR $568,200 +6.7% $113,640

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$435K$387K$339K$291K$243K$195KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,634$1,518$1,401$1,284$1,168$1,051Jan 2017Oct 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77384 Compare?

Metric 77384 Conroe Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $413,804 $309,164 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.9% 2.8% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $1,594 $1,699 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.0% 4.5% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 44% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.0%
Low
5yr Growth
+3.9%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $413,804
Monthly Rent $1,594
Price-to-Rent 21.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.6%
Cap Rate 3.0%
5-Year IRR 6.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +3.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +4.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +1.8% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.0%). 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
10.4%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.9%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77384

Population: 24,148

💰 Median Household Income
$99,884
This area
$99,884
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
43.9%
This area
43.9%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
55.7%
This area
55.7%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
39.8 years
This area
39.8 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
10.4%
This area
10.4%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 74.1%
Other/Mixed 12.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.3%
Asian 7.8%
Black/African American 5.5%
👶 Under 18
19.5%
This area
19.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
22.0%
This area
22.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
1.3%
This area
1.3%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 77384

C+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
19.2:1 Avg Class Size
$9,922 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B Good

QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY - SHENANDOAH

📚 K – 08 School Charter
👥
386 Students
👨‍🏫
14.9:1 Class Size
💰
$8,534 Per Student
B Good

COLLEGE PARK H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
3,329 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,087 Per Student
C+ Average

FOUNDERS CLASSICAL ACADEMY - CONROE

📚 K – 09 High School Charter
👥
703 Students
👨‍🏫
18.2:1 Class Size
💰
$8,534 Per Student
D Needs Improvement

ISCHOOL HIGH AT THE WOODLANDS

📚 09 – 12 High School Charter
👥
292 Students
👨‍🏫
26.8:1 Class Size
💰
$8,534 Per Student
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  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 18,599 Off-Campus Students
D
Grace School of Theology
593 students · 2.5 mi
C
Lone Star College System
70,991 students · 3.3 mi

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How high is vacancy risk in Conroe, TX?

Conroe, TX carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents of $1,594/mo.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Conroe, TX?

The renter base in Conroe, TX is reasonable for the $1,594/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields predictable tenants.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Conroe, TX?

Average rent in Conroe, TX is approximately $1,594/mo per month. Against $414K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is Conroe, TX good for house hacking?

The house hack math a challenging in Conroe, TX. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,594/mo rents and $414K home values.

What kind of market is Conroe, TX for investors?

Our data puts Conroe, TX at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $414K and rents around $1,594/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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