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Conroe, Texas

Introduction to Conroe, Texas

Conroe, Texas, in Montgomery county, is 10 miles N of The Woodlands, Texas and 38 miles N of Houston, Texas. The city is included in the Houston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 36,811 people lived in Conroe.

Conroe History

Conroe was first settled in in the early 1800s. The downtown business district of the city was developed in the 1890s. The community was named after Isaac Conroe, a local lumberman. Conroe was incorporated as a city in 1904. The first city hall was established in 1920.

Conroe and nearby Attractions

  • Heritage Museum of Montgomery County
  • Sam Houston National Forest
  • Lake Conroe
  • Lone Star Hiking Trail
  • Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
  • Lake Houston State Park

Things To Do In Conroe

While staying in Conroe, one can visit the Cimarron Park, Wiggins Village Park, Candy Cane Park, Lewis Park, White Oak Point Park, Travis Field and Montgomery Park. The Artesian Lake and the Country Club Lake offer facilities for boating and fishing. You can also visit the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County, Tomball Museum Center and Sam Houston National Forest. In addition, the city hosts the Cajun Catfish Festival and Juneteenth Jazz Fest every year.

Conroe Transportation

George Bush Intercontinental is the nearest major airport.

Conroe Higher Education

North Harris Montgomery Community College District, San Jacinto College- North Campus and Sam Houston State University offer higher educational facilities.

High Points

Conroe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Conroe Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Conroe, TX

Comparing Conroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men48
Senior Citizens33
Well-Paid Single Women27
Age of the Population21
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults48
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use28
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11
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