Conroe, from DAVID
Written by DAVID CARTER, who works this market every day.
What the city is building
Conroe is investing in water and sewer capacity, including plant and well upgrades, line rehabilitation and extensions, sewer replacements and lift-station work, along with road and park improvements.
Who's hiring here
Galdisa USA is completing a $15M Conroe expansion that doubles production capacity and workforce. Kayden Industries has also chosen Conroe for its U.S. headquarters, manufacturing and training operations.
How values have moved
Values rose sharply early in the five-year period, then growth moderated as mortgage rates increased and inventory expanded. Redfin reports a July 2026 median sale price near $325K, up 4.9% year over year.
What to budget for
Budget for property taxes, homeowners insurance and, depending on the property, HOA fees or MUD taxes. Toll-road costs can also add up for regular Houston commutes.
Your first weekend
Start in historic Downtown Conroe, spend some time around Lake Conroe, then catch live music or a show at one of downtown's venues.
Getting around
Most trips are by car, with I-45, Hwy. 105 and Loop 336 doing the heavy lifting. Hwy. 105 and South Loop 336 are being widened, and TxDOT is also building an I-45/Hwy. 242 direct connector.
The housing itself
Conroe has everything from older homes near downtown to newer subdivisions and master-planned communities. New construction is active across the city, with many detached homes on suburban lots plus some townhome and multifamily options.
The seasons
Summers are long, hot and humid, with many 90°+ days and thunderstorms. Winters are mild, though freezes happen. Heat, heavy rain and storm season make HVAC, drainage and insurance important.
What's changed
The biggest change has been the pace of growth: more housing, commercial development and traffic, along with major road and infrastructure projects designed to add capacity as Conroe expands.
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