Cypress, TX
Value-Priced New Construction & Bridgeland's Master-Planned Excellence
Avg Home Price
$390,000
Commute Time
30-40 min
School Rating
8.6/10
Property Tax Rate
2.5–3.2%
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
"Cypress is where young families get the most house for their money near Houston. Bridgeland — one of the best-selling master-planned communities in the US — anchors the area with resort amenities at value pricing. If you're relocating with a $350k–$550k budget and want a true master-planned experience, Cypress is hard to beat."
Local Amenities & Lifestyle
Towne Lake
300-acre recreational lake with boating, paddleboarding, waterfront dining
Bridgeland Trail System
65+ miles of connected trails through natural landscapes
Bridgeland Lakeland Activity Center
Resort-quality amenity center with pools, gym, sports courts
Cypress Towne Center
Growing open-air shopping and dining destination
Berry Center
Major entertainment venue hosting concerts, sporting events
Cypress Creek Natural Area
Protected natural preserve with hiking and wildlife
Average Home Prices by Community
Top communities in Cypress and what you get at each price point.
Bridgeland
$350k–$900kOne of America's best-selling master-planned communities. 900+ acres of lakes, 65 miles of trails, resort amenity center. Multiple top builders.
Towne Lake
$380k–$750kWaterfront community centered around a 300-acre recreational lake. Boating, lakeside dining, resort pools.
Coles Crossing
$320k–$550kEstablished master-planned community with lower prices. Well-maintained, strong HOA, mature landscaping.
Fairfield
$300k–$500kOne of Cypress's original master-planned communities. Affordable, established, good schools.
Schools & Education
Cy-Fair ISD
The 3rd largest ISD in Texas. Strong across most campuses, excellent athletics and fine arts.
Cypress Ranch High School
Serves Bridgeland area. Known for strong academics and state championship athletics.
Cypress Woods High School
Award-winning fine arts and theater program.
Cypress Creek High School
Original Cy-Fair flagship. Established campus with strong athletics.
Property Tax Breakdown
Cypress property taxes are among the higher rates in Houston due to active MUD districts in newer communities. Most Cypress addresses see 2.5–3.2% effective rates. Bridgeland and other newer communities carry MUD fees that will decrease over 10–20 years as infrastructure debt is paid off.
2.5–2.8%
Older Cypress areas (no/low MUD)
2.8–3.2%
Bridgeland, Towne Lake, newer MPCs
~$10,900/yr
On a $350k home in Bridgeland
Commute Times from Cypress
Northwest Houston employment (HP, Hewlett Packard Enterprise)
15–25 minVia Hwy 290 — Cypress's primary employment corridor
Downtown Houston
35–50 minVia Hwy 290 + Beltway 8 or Sam Houston Tollway
Energy Corridor
30–40 minVia Hwy 6 or Barker Cypress Rd
Houston Medical Center
45–60 minVia Beltway 8
Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
35–45 minVia Hwy 290 or Beltway 8 North
Is Cypress Right for You?
Perfect For
- ✓First-time buyers and young families on a $300k–$550k budget
- ✓Northwest Houston office workers (Highway 290, Beltway 8 access)
- ✓Families who want Bridgeland's master-planned lifestyle at lower prices than The Woodlands
- ✓Buyers seeking new construction with modern open-concept layouts
- ✓Out-of-state relocators wanting a turnkey suburban experience with strong appreciation potential
Consider Elsewhere If…
- ✗You need established neighborhood character with mature trees and history
- ✗You commute to downtown Houston frequently (30–45 min+)
- ✗You want Sugar Land or Katy's school district prestige
- ✗You prefer walkable urban areas
- ✗MUD district fees concern you (higher than older areas)