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County Overview

Living in Montgomery County, Texas

Montgomery County is the I-45 corridor north of Houston, with Conroe as its seat, The Woodlands as its largest master-planned community and Lake Conroe at its center. New construction makes up a larger share of listings here than in Harris or Fort Bend.

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Welcome to Montgomery County

Conroe, Magnolia, Montgomery, Willis, New Caney and Splendora ISDs serve most addresses. The Sam Houston National Forest bounds the county to the north, and about one in ten listings sits on an acre or more.

Subdivision lots of under a quarter acre are the norm, though a few acreage listings still appear. About half of the current inventory is new construction, the rest resale. The numbers below update from our own MLS feed, so they reflect the market as it stands today.

Each Montgomery County city below has its own page — live listings, schools, neighborhoods and market detail.

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Why people love living here

What makes Montgomery County, Montgomery County

Here's what draws people to Montgomery County — and keeps them here.

  • Housing Mix

    Montgomery County listings span a range of price bands, build years and lot sizes; the live figures on this page show the current mix rather than a fixed description.

  • School Zoning

    Attendance zones are set by address, not by city limits. Each Montgomery County city page lists its campuses, their state ratings and the homes currently zoned to each.

  • Price per Square Foot

    Price per square foot in Montgomery County is tracked live from our MLS feed, alongside median sale price, days on market and months of inventory.

  • Subdivisions & HOAs

    Where a Montgomery County subdivision carries an HOA, the dues and the pools, trails or amenity centers they fund appear on each listing.

  • Houston Access

    Drive times to Houston's major job centers are shown on the commute panel of each Montgomery County city page.

  • Shopping & Dining

    Grocery, retail and dining locations are plotted on the amenity map of each Montgomery County city page.

Cities & towns

Explore Montgomery County city by city

Montgomery County spans 11 cities we cover in depth. Pick one for its live listings, schools, neighborhoods and market detail.

Active homes per city, live from our MLS feed.

The Montgomery County real estate market

What the numbers mean

Not just numbers — what they tell you. Median price, how fast homes really sell, where prices are heading, and which neighborhoods are heating up. Live from our MLS feed, with Allen's plain-English read.

$335,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$168Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
6,885Homes for saleright now
5.2Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Balanced market

Montgomery County is a balanced market right now — about 5.2 months of inventory across the county, with a median sale around $335,000. Pick a city above for the local detail.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$315,000

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

0% YoY

a year ago: $315,000

991

Homes sold

last 30 days

-22% YoY

a year ago: 1,272

91

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+1% YoY

a year ago: 90

$160

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

-2% YoY

a year ago: $163

1,918

New listings

last 30 days

-17% YoY

a year ago: 2,312

996

Went pending

last 30 days

-17% YoY

a year ago: 1,195

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

Who lives here

The people of Montgomery County

A quick demographic snapshot of Montgomery County, straight from the U.S. Census — population, who owns vs. rents, education, household size and more.

654,722

People

133 census tracts

$301,200

Median home value

owner-occupied

$1,452

Median gross rent

per month

$94,366

Median household income

per household

$47,037

Per-capita income

ACS estimate

37.6

Median age

years

2.84

Avg household size

people

38%

Bachelor's degree+

adults 25+

72%

Own their home

vs. rent

Who owns vs. rents

Source: U.S. Census American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, 2023, aggregated across the 133 census tracts that make up Montgomery County. Missing figures are marked "—".

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Good to know

Montgomery County, Texas: common questions

Straight answers to what buyers and sellers ask most about Montgomery County — woven with live market data.

What cities are in Montgomery County?
We cover 11 cities in Montgomery County: Conroe, Montgomery, Magnolia, Willis, Spring, The Woodlands, Porter, New Caney, Splendora, Pinehurst, Cleveland. Click any city above for its live listings, schools and neighborhoods.
How much do homes cost in Montgomery County?
The county-wide median sale price is $335,000, with 6,885 homes for sale right now across the county. Prices vary widely by city — drill into a city for local figures.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County is currently a balanced market with about 5.2 months of inventory county-wide. Conditions differ by city — see the city pages for the local read.

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Questions about Montgomery County

Inventory & Pace

  • How fast are homes going under contract in Montgomery County?

    In the 30 days to September 30, 2026, 2,188 homes were newly listed in Montgomery County, 1,069 went under contract and 861 closed. In the last 7 days the counts were 501 new listings, 238 contracts and 186 closings. That is fewer homes going under contract than coming on the market: 0.49 contracts for every new listing over the month.

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  • How common are price cuts in Montgomery County?

    About 49% of the 6,845 homes for sale in Montgomery County right now have had at least one price cut. Across the last 12 months the monthly share of sellers who cut ran from 41% to 56%, and 20% to 27% relisted to reset the clock.

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  • How many homes are for sale in Montgomery County and in which price bands?

    Montgomery County has 6,871 homes for sale right now, which is about 5.1 months of supply at the recent pace of sales. By price band that is 2,281 Under $300K, 2,539 $300K to $500K, 1,192 $500K to $750K and 833 $750K+. Inventory changes daily as homes list and go under contract.

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  • Is Montgomery County a buyer's market or a seller's market?

    By months of inventory, Montgomery County is a balanced market right now: 5.1 months of supply, with 6,871 homes for sale against 8,363 sales in the last six months. Supply and demand are roughly even to neither side has a decisive edge, so strategy matters. Conditions differ by price band and area, so use this as context, not a rule.

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  • How long does it take to sell a home in Montgomery County?

    In Montgomery County, homes that sold in the last 12 months averaged between 85 and 118 cumulative days on the market, depending on the month, and the 6,845 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 106 cumulative days. Timing is mostly pricing: how long a home takes depends on its condition, price band and how it is priced against recent sales.

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  • How many homes sell in Montgomery County each month?

    About 15,167 homes closed in Montgomery County in the 12 months to August 2026, an average of 1264 a month, with 1,579 in May the busiest month and 832 in January the quietest. That is 2% more than the 14,892 sales in the 12 months before.

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Prices & Trends

  • Which price ranges sell the most homes in Montgomery County?

    Of the 15,167 homes that closed in Montgomery County in the 12 months to August 2026, the most sales were in the $250K to $500K range: 7,987, or 53%. Under $250K had 3,522, $500K to $1M had 2,903, $1M+ had 755.

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  • Which communities in Montgomery County have the highest and lowest median home prices?

    Among communities assigned to Montgomery County (a few also reach into neighboring counties) with at least 60 closed sales in the last 12 months, the highest median sale prices in the last six months are The Woodlands ($620,000), Montgomery ($394,834), Pinehurst ($359,990) and the lowest are Cleveland ($205,000), Splendora ($236,370), New Caney ($271,080).

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  • What is the median home price in Montgomery County?

    Homes that sold in Montgomery County over the last six months had a median sale price of $335,745, about $168 per square foot, on 8,363 closed sales. Over the 12 months to August 2026, the monthly median ran from $312,580 in September to $349,000 in June. A median is the middle sale, so half of the homes sold for more and half for less.

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  • Are home prices in Montgomery County going up or down?

    For Montgomery County, the answer is mostly higher. In 11 of the last 12 months the median sale price was above the same month a year earlier, and in 1 it was below. Closed sales over the same 12 months were 15,167, 2% more than the 14,892 in the 12 months before. Monthly medians are noisy in smaller markets, so read the direction over a year, not one month.

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  • What is the price per square foot for homes in Montgomery County?

    Homes that sold in Montgomery County in the last six months went for a median of $168 per square foot. Over the last 12 months the monthly figure ran from $159 to $164, and August was $162 against $164 in the same month a year earlier.

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Homes for sale

  • How many bedrooms do homes for sale in Montgomery County have?

    Of the homes for sale in Montgomery County, the largest group has 4 bedrooms (3,251 of 6,772). The full split is 279 with 2, 2,462 with 3, 3,251 with 4, 780 with 5+ bedrooms.

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  • What kind of homes can you buy in Montgomery County at different price points?

    In Montgomery County, homes for sale in the Under $250K band have a median size of 1,413 square feet and are 5 years old at the median, while homes in the $1M+ band run 4,648 square feet at 14 years. Each price band tells a different story about size and age.

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  • How many homes are for sale in Montgomery County between $300,000 and $500,000?

    2,539 of the 6,871 homes for sale in Montgomery County are listed between $300,000 and $500,000, as of September 30, 2026. Counts change daily as homes list and go under contract. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale in Montgomery County between $500,000 and $750,000?

    1,192 of the 6,871 homes for sale in Montgomery County are listed between $500,000 and $750,000, as of September 30, 2026. Counts change daily as homes list and go under contract. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale in Montgomery County for $750,000 or more?

    833 of the 6,871 homes for sale in Montgomery County are listed for $750,000 or more, as of September 30, 2026. Counts change daily as homes list and go under contract. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale in Montgomery County for under $300,000?

    2,281 of the 6,871 homes for sale in Montgomery County are listed for under $300,000, as of September 30, 2026. Counts change daily as homes list and go under contract. Source: our listing data.

Communities

  • Which communities in Montgomery County have the most homes for sale?

    In Montgomery County, the communities with the most homes for sale right now are Conroe (1,998), Montgomery (1,477), Magnolia (964), Willis (650), Cleveland (562). We track 10 communities in the county that have active listings.

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Prices & trends

  • How many homes in Montgomery County have had a price cut?

    3,349 of the 6,845 homes for sale in Montgomery County have had at least one price cut, about 49%. Source: our listing data, as of September 30, 2026.

Schools

  • Which school districts serve the communities in Montgomery County?

    On our community pages, homes for sale in Montgomery County communities are served mainly by Conroe ISD (2,398), Montgomery ISD (1,477), Magnolia ISD (964), New Caney ISD (757), Willis ISD (650), Cleveland ISD (562). A school district boundary rarely matches a community boundary, so the district for a home depends on its address. Source: our listing data.

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