Location, Location, Location

The City of Magnolia is located at the junction of FM 1774 and FM 1488, approximately 45 miles northwest of Houston and 25 miles southwest of Conroe. We are approximately 20 miles from both IH45 and US290 - two of Houston’s main highway systems. The greater Magnolia area spans approximately 12 miles in all directions with an estimated population of more than 138,000.

Montgomery County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. The quality of life offered by Magnolia makes it an easy choice for families, empty nesters, and business executives alike. Here, peaceful pastures and lush pine forests co-exist in harmony with long-standing family businesses and new entrepreneurial ventures. Once just a sleepy sawmill town, Magnolia is now home to more than 1,326.

Magnolia reflects the friendliness of a small town yet it is a growing City with nearby access to our big city neighbors of Houston, Conroe and The Woodlands. We are a small community with big hearts and great pride. Quality families are the cornerstone of this inviting City. Family values permeate throughout the community creating a warm and safe place to start a family and raise children of all ages. Homeowners have a variety of living options to choose from - conventional subdivisions, farm and ranch living, or custom designed homes on sprawling acreage. Leisure and recreation opportunities abound for golfers, equestrians, nature lovers, and cycling enthusiasts alike.

Each year, Magnolia opens its arms and its doors to thousands of visitors who flock to the Texas Renaissance Festival, which takes place over seven weekends starting in October. Magnolia lies in close proximity to a major performing arts pavilion in The Woodlands, and Houston, just a short drive away, stands as a major player in the global business arena - with an international port, hundreds of multi-national corporations, and a hugely diverse and talented work-force. This proximity to Houston also gives Magnolia residents access to one of the largest performing and cultural arts centers in the country, and to several professional sports teams.

Throughout the years, this area has seen many changes, going from a railroad town and agriculture community to a "bedroom community" where residents may work in another City or County but live, pay taxes and spend most of their income in their city. With the widening of highway FM 1488, and now FM 1774, Magnolia will continue to grow with changes, challenges and an ever evolving image.

The main goal of the City is to maintain a small-town atmosphere and to provide quality services to its citizens. Our community is firmly grounded in traditional American values and down-home, small town charm. You will find the people of Magnolia to be some of the friendliest folks in Texas. A school district that is among the finest in the state, high-quality churches of all denominations, as well as a very manageable cost of living, are just a few qualities that make Magnolia a great place to live, work and visit.