Moving to Conroe, TX

About Conroe

Conroe is the Montgomery County seat and the largest city in the county (~125,000 estimated 2026, per worldpopulationreview.com), a fast-growing city about 40 miles north of Houston along I-45. Housing spans historic downtown neighborhoods, established subdivisions, new master-planned communities, and Lake Conroe lakefront property.

Home prices in Conroe

The median listing price in Conroe is $340,000.

Top places in Conroe

• Historic downtown Conroe — Crighton Theatre (1934 Art Deco venue), the Owen Theatre (home of the Players Theatre Company), and the Conroe Art League gallery (crightontheatre.org, playerstheatrecompany.com, conroeartleague.com).
• Lake Conroe — boating, fishing, and lakeside restaurants on the city's west edge.
• Lone Star Monument & Historical Flag Park — monument to Texas history on I-45.
• Founders Plaza / Heritage Place — downtown park and event lawn.
• Sam Houston National Forest — trail access on the city's north edge.

Commuting from Conroe

• Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~45–60 minutes via I-45 South (approximate; no-traffic routing ~40 min; longer with traffic).

Schools in Conroe

Public schools: Conroe Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Conroe FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Conroe, TX?
  The median listing price in Conroe is $340,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Conroe, TX?
  Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~45–60 minutes via I-45 South (approximate; no-traffic routing ~40 min; longer with traffic).
• Which school district serves Conroe, TX?
  Conroe is served by Conroe Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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