Montgomery County, Texas
Conroe Real Estate and Local Guide
Conroe is the seat of Montgomery County and one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, a former lumber and oil town now anchored by Lake Conroe and its historic downtown north of Houston.
Living in Conroe
During the 1930s oil boom Conroe briefly claimed more millionaires per capita than any other town in the United States. Source: tshaonline.org
Homes in Conroe
- About 55% of housing units are owner-occupied, with a sizable renter share typical of a fast-growing city.
- Roughly 54% of housing units are single-family homes, alongside apartments and townhomes.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Conroe home
The Lone Star Monument and Historical Flag Park
3.5-acre park marking Montgomery County as birthplace of the Lone Star Flag, centered on a 14-foot bronze statue
Lake Conroe
About 20,000-acre reservoir for boating and fishing northwest of the city
Carl Barton Jr. Park
The city's largest park at 201 acres with baseball, softball and soccer fields plus walking trails
Conroe areas to know
Grand Central Park
2,046-acre master-planned community near Interstate 45 with lakes and trails
Historic Downtown Conroe
Downtown district with theaters, galleries, breweries and dining