Neighborhoods: Cypress

Cypress Neighborhood Guide

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Cypress is an unincorporated community in Harris County, Texas, and one of the most desirable suburbs in the Houston metro area. 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Cypress is a prosperous community sought after by families for its excellent schools, rich history, and numerous master-planned communities with dreamy amenities.

The Cypress community is a welcoming group of people. Though the community has grown exponentially in recent years, it manages to maintain the small-town charm. There’s plenty of natural beauty in Cypress with lakes and forests nearby, as well as over 600 acres of park space to enjoy — perfect for picnics, family gatherings, and other events.

Families continue to make Cypress their home town — and it might be the place for your family, too.

History Highlights

Once home to native tribes and then German settlers, Cypress was primarily rural farmland until the mid-1980s. Then developers began construction of several master-planned communities, and Cypress has quickly grown into a top-ranked area for quality of life and raising families.

Fast Facts:

  • Ranked 50th in the top 100 highest-income urban areas in the U.S.
  • Located 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston, 25 miles from the Energy Corridor, and 30 miles from The Woodlands, making it a great location close to all major sectors
  • Cypress is served by the top-rated Cy-Fair Independent School District, the third largest school district in Texas and one of the fastest-growing in the U.S.
  • Close to major highways US 290 and toll road 99
  • Quickly growing but maintains its small-town charm through events like the annual Fall Festival and the annual Crawfish Festival
  • Safe community and low crime rate — You can feel comfortable letting your children walk home from school or even play outside after dark
  • Two very distinct geographical areas:
    • The landscape northeast of US 290 is thickly wooded, with more acreage property
    • The land southwest of US 290 is ranch land with grass prairies, and is where a lot of the newer communities and developments are located

POPULAR NEW HOME NEIGHBORHOODS:

Bridgeland

  • #1 selling community in Texas
  • Over 3,000 acres of wooded trails and lakes
  • 3 resort-style amenity centers and pools
  • Best-rated schools in Cypress
  • 11,000+ acres of luxury homes and new builds
  • Conveniently located within a few minutes’ drive to highways, the mall, and major stores
  • Average price point as of late 2022: $610K for a 3,000-square-foot home

Towne Lake

  • Home to the largest man-made lake for motorized boats in the Houston metro area
  • The lake is swimmable and has its own beaches and islands
  • Drive or take a boat ride to the community boardwalk that offers high-end boutiques, offices, and restaurants
  • The community is based on lakeside luxury living
  • Resale, production builder, and custom home availability
  • Average price point as of late 2022: $685K for a 3,200-square-foot home

Marvida

  • The newest Cypress community (Opened in 2022)
  • 2,500+ homes are planned
  • Will have a large amenity center and commercial center
  • Most affordable of the new communities coming to Cypress
  • Average price point as of late 2022: $485K for a 2,400-square-foot home