RANK #895 / 1001 NAT · #54 / 72 TX · POP 684,432
1YR FORECAST: -3.0%
5YR OUTLOOK: +19%
Montgomery County, Texas, is recognized as the "Birthplace of the Lone Star Flag," a point of local pride. Located approximately 40 miles north of downtown Houston, the county offers a blend of suburban and rural living. Commute times to Houston vary, with options like The Woodlands Express and METRO Park and Ride services available in some areas. The community maintains a relaxed pace, with a strong sense of local connection. Natural amenities are a significant draw, including Lake Conroe for water sports and fishing, and the Sam Houston National Forest and W. Goodrich Jones State Forest for hiking and bird watching.
Life in Montgomery County appeals to families seeking highly-rated public schools, such as those in Conroe, Montgomery, and Magnolia ISDs. The county has experienced substantial population growth, attracting residents who may commute to Houston or work remotely. The economy is expanding with new commercial and residential developments. Key sectors seeing investment include business services, often supporting energy operations, along with retail, healthcare, distribution, and manufacturing.
Montgomery County is one of 76 U.S. counties in this market profile — near the profile average on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -0.9% runs above the profile's typical -3.7%.
See all 76 Sun Belt Post-Surge Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 13.8x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Montgomery County Power Station
Entergy Texas Inc.
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$1,000M | Operating |
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Montgomery County 2025 Capital Improvement Bond
Montgomery County
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$825M | Proposed |
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Data Journey Bunker Campus
Data Journey
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$500M | Planned |
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400-acre Residential Development near Lake Conroe
J. Alan Kent Development
|
$200M | Planned |
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Amazon Delivery Station (Porter)
Amazon
|
$50M | Under Construction |
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Blackfin Pipeline
Undisclosed
|
$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Montgomery County scores just 10/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #895 of 1001 counties. Job growth at +3.5% and median household income of $97,701 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Montgomery County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $346,200 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.28, with rents averaging $1,532/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Montgomery County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +4.5% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +3.5% clip. Home values shifted -0.9% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.5% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Montgomery County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.