Established in 1837, Montgomery is one of Texas’ oldest cities, but its biggest claim to fame is being the birthplace of the Texas flag. Just over 3,000 people call Montgomery home, and while its population hasn’t risen dramatically, it's in one of the nation’s fastest growing counties, Montgomery County. This led the city to adopt a comprehensive revitalization plan in 2021, including proposals to add sidewalks and green spaces to its historic downtown area. City zoning and development codes are also being examined; according to Assistant City Administrator and Director of Planning and Development Dave McCorquodale, Montgomery is around 35% to 40% built out. "Most of the land that is undeveloped is zoned for single-family residential. One of the things we will get out of our development code update is a future land use plan," McCorquodale says.
Montgomery was found by W. W. Shepperd in July 1837 and is one the first towns in Texas.
Montgomery is the birthplace of the iconic Texas state flag.
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Housing in downtown Montgomery and on the outskirts
Downtown Montgomery offers an eclectic mix of housing, including 19th-century homes, 1940s bungalows and brand-new construction. And even though downtown is more densely built, it's still possible to find homes on upwards of an acre or more. On the outskirts of the city are relatively new master-planned communities like Woodforest, with its own parks and retail, and gated subdivisions like Crown Oaks, with homes set on 1 to 10 acres. Homebuyers will also find waterfront properties, including condos, to the east along Lake Conroe. The median home price in Montgomery is $418,000 in 2024, higher than the Texas median home price of $335,000.
Mid-century bungalows are one of the many home styles that can be found in Montgomery.
Large custom homes on acreage lots are located in private neighborhoods in Montgomery.
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Montgomery ISD earns an A on Niche
Students in Montgomery are served by the Montgomery Independent School District, which earns an A on Niche. Montgomery County is home to several Lone Star College satellite colleges and Sam Houston State University — The Woodlands campus for higher education close to home.
Montgomery High School received a B+ grade from Niche.
Sam Houston State University has satellite campuses near Montgomery.
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History is alive at Montgomery's parks
City parks include downtown’s Fernland Historical Park, distinctive for its educational tours of log cabins from the city's earliest days, and Cedar Brake Park with a playground and walking paths. Since Montgomery sits along Lake Conroe, residents can also take advantage of the lake's 150 miles of shoreline for boating, swimming and fishing. Several country clubs with golf courses are 15 miles of the city including Bluejack National Club, the first golf in the United States to be designed by Tiger Woods.
The Jardine cabin was built by an Irish immigrant, James Jardine, who immigrated to Texas.
Montgomery residents have close access boating and fishing on the nearby Lake Conroe.
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Small-town shopping downtown
Montgomery's compact, walkable downtown features locally owned businesses--including antique stores, gift shops and barbecue joints-- set inside historic buildings. Teresa Sartin, a Realtor with Keller Williams Woodlands, says most new commercial businesses in the city are "smaller supporting businesses," including nail salons and medical offices. Pine Market, a new retail center located in the Woodforest community, has shopping and dining, with more restaurants on the way. Along Texas Highway 105 are local and chain restaurants and businesses. The Woodlands, about 30 miles away, has hundreds of stores and restaurants between The Woodlands Mall and Market Street.
Shop local in Montgomery during the Lone Star 1St Saturday event.
Stop in at H-Wines in downtown Montgomery to try Fench and American wines.
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Events in downtown Montgomery
Downtown Montgomery hosts events throughout the year, including a Christmas Parade and Fourth of July celebration. Its monthly Lone Star 1st Saturday celebrates shopping and dining downtown. A monthly movie night takes place at Cedar Brake Park with family-friendly flicks. On Saturdays year-round, a farmers market sets up shop at the KOA Holiday Campground, a couple of miles outside of town. Countywide events include the Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo, with rodeos, concerts and a barbecue cook-off, taking place in early spring in Conroe.
An woman decides between various Italian baked goods at the Montgomery Farmers Market.
The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo takes place every April in Conroe, near Montgomery.
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Commuting from Montgomery
Many residents commute 20 miles to Conroe and 30 miles to The Woodlands via Texas Highway 105 for employment opportunities in healthcare, energy and manufacturing. Most residents drive, but there are public transportation options available in the county, including fixed route bus services through Brazos Transit District. Both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and downtown Houston are around 55 miles south following FM 149. George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers nonstop flights to 187 international and domestic destinations through a dozen major airlines.
Crime and weather in Montgomery
Montgomery County experiences prolonged droughts, which lead to occasional protective fire bans. The county has also been impacted by tornadoes and has flooded during major storms and hurricanes, including Harvey in 2017 and Beryl in 2024. Texas adopted its first statewide flood plan in 2024 as 5 million citizens are affected by flooding yearly. Overall though, Montgomery residents can expect hot, steamy summers and mild winters typical of its subtropical humid climate.
FBI data shows there was a rate of 43.51 violent crimes per 100,000 people reported in Montgomery during 2023. Property crimes occurred at a rate of 16.8 per 100,000 people. Both are far lower than the state and national average crime rates. After several town hall sessions in 2024, the city proposed establishing a crime control and prevention district (CCPD) which will allow a portion of city taxes to go toward funding the local police department.
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On average, homes in Montgomery, TX sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Montgomery, TX over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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