18 Independent Living Facilities near Conroe, TX

 

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Just north of Houston, Conroe occupies an area of natural wonder. The city itself lies on the shore of Lake Conroe and is just a few miles from both the Sam Houston and the W. Goodrich Jones National Forests. Conroe provides the luxuries of a mid-sized city within East Texas’s Piney Woods forest, offering a perfect balance of scenic beauty and urban amenities.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Conroe, Texas are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Conroe retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Conroe, TX

According to Genworth, the median monthly cost of independent living is about $3,750 in Conroe, and $3,750 in the state of Texas.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Conroe is lower than the national average, and residents of the city enjoy relatively low rent and property taxes.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is two times greater than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half the average.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
91	93	90	88	90	91

 

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$66,840 per year	$45,920 per year	$55,395 per year	$30,607 per year	$43,767 per year	$4,433 per year	$797 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Conroe include:

HCA Houston Healthcare

• Facility type: proprietary short-term acute care
• Bed count: 290+
• Specialties: level II trauma center, primary stroke center, chest pain center

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Conroe

• Facility type: proprietary long-term care
• Bed count: 40+
• Specialties: pulmonary medicine, infectious diseases

Aspire Hospital

• Facility type: proprietary short-term acute care
• Bed count: 30+
• Specialties: behavioral healthcare

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Conroe’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means the city experiences hot, muggy summers, and cool, wet winters. The average humidity level is 71%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 73%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
50°F	61°F	40°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
84°F	94°F	73°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 84

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 49”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
35.6	12.8%	91,000	1,230.7 per square mile	2.6

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.4%	2.6%	7.8%	32.9%	<0.1%	1.4%	56.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Houston: 00/30
• Overall inclusivity: 70/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Montgomery County

Democratic	Republican	Other
22.5%	74.0%	3.5%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Just north of Houston, Conroe occupies an area of natural wonder. The city itself lies on the shore of Lake Conroe and is just a few miles from both the Sam Houston and the W. Goodrich Jones National Forests. Conroe provides the luxuries of a mid-sized city within East Texas’s Piney Woods forest, offering a perfect balance of scenic beauty and urban amenities.

Conroe is home to 11 luxury golf courses, including the Margaritaville Lake Resort Golf Course, April Sound Country Club, and the Bentwater Yacht and Country Club. Conroe’s location on the shore of the lake is key to many of the city’s activities. At Lake Conroe, one can sail, boat, fish, and swim, for starters. The Lake has numerous equipment rental facilities, picnic areas, and lodgings. Of course you can also venture beyond the lake and hike the nature trails through the Sam Houston National Forest.

Alongside its natural beauty, Conroe prides itself on being a center for the arts. The city is home to the prestigious Conroe Symphony Orchestra and the historic Crighton Theatre. From the months of April to September, Conroe offers a free concert series at Heritage Place Park, occurring every first Thursday of the month.

 

Transportation

Conroe’s public bus system is run by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO). METRO offers a reduced half-fare for seniors. In addition, the City of Conroe Transit Department operates the Conroe Connection, servicing major hubs in the city. Like METRO, the City of Conroe also offers reduced fare for seniors.