Neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, Fort Bend County

Living in Cambridge Crossing, Cinco Ranch

C+

10th of 10areas in Cinco Ranch
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cinco Ranch overall: A+

Cambridge Crossing is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 10 areas we score in Cinco Ranch. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (14 of 100)
  • Jobs and income scores low (16 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library1.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,380
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$490,000
Household income
$63,800
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
40%
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What it's like to live in Cambridge Crossing

Cambridge Crossing is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch with about 2,400 residents, homes built around 1994, a mix of owners and renters and 44% of households with children.

Our grade for Cambridge Crossing is C+. That puts it 10th of 10 areas we grade in Cinco Ranch, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Cambridge Crossing

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,430, 28% lower than the Cinco Ranch median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Cambridge Crossing

  • Higher poverty. 34% of residents live below the poverty line, against 7.3% across Cinco Ranch.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Cambridge Crossing report card

Each grade compares Cambridge Crossing with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D-

    Median rent $1,430, homes cost 7.7x income.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $63,800, 5.5% unemployed.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 26 min, 17% work from home.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    48% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C+

    14% of adults uninsured.

    50 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    40% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    87% of homes have broadband.

    28 of 100 vs TX areas

Cambridge Crossing compared with Cinco Ranch

Better than Cinco Ranch

  • Median rent: $1,43028% lower than Cinco Ranch ($1,986)
  • Average commute: 26 min13% lower than Cinco Ranch (30 min)

Worse than Cinco Ranch

  • Home value to income: 7.7x162% higher than Cinco Ranch (2.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%36 points higher than Cinco Ranch (35%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 40%34 points lower than Cinco Ranch (74%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AEdna Mae Fielder ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD1 mi
  • AMemorial Parkway Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD1.2 mi
  • ACinco Ranch High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD1.6 mi

Cost of living in Cambridge Crossing

Median rent in Cambridge Crossing is $1,430 a month, 28% lower than the Cinco Ranch median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $490,000, about the same as the Cinco Ranch median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,373 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCinco RanchTexas
Median rent28% lower than Cinco Ranch$1,430$1,986$1,403
Median home value3% higher than Cinco Ranch$490,000$475,600$283,800
Home value to income162% higher than Cinco Ranch7.7x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent36 points higher than Cinco Ranch71%35%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them34 points lower than Cinco Ranch40%74%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Cinco Ranch3.8%2.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cinco Ranch199419971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,373
Mortgage payment
$2,682
Property tax
$691
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $490,000 home in Cambridge Crossing, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereCinco RanchTexas
Median household income61% lower than Cinco Ranch$63,800$161,972$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Cinco Ranch5.5%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line27 points higher than Cinco Ranch34%7.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher24 points lower than Cinco Ranch48%71%34%
Average commute13% lower than Cinco Ranch26 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Cinco Ranch17%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cinco Ranch0.7%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points lower than Cinco Ranch87%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailVery low
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Cambridge Crossing

Under 1837%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6429%
65 and over15%
Race and ethnicity
White31%
Hispanic or Latino54%
Black0.5%
Asian14%
Other or more than one race1.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Cinco Ranch

  1. 1A+Fairway Manor
  2. 2A+Cottage Grove
  3. 3A+Cornerstone Place
  4. 4A+Prairie GroveMedian rent $2,150
  5. 5A+Central Cinco RanchMedian rent $1,470
  6. 6A+The Landing at Cinco RanchMedian rent $2,640
  7. 7AKelliwood PointeMedian rent $1,580
  8. 8ALamplight VillageMedian rent $1,660

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BIndependence HillSan Antonio
  2. C-South GeorgetownGeorgetown
  3. D+Gruene River PlaceNew Braunfels

Questions about Cambridge Crossing

Is Cambridge Crossing a good place to live?

Cambridge Crossing is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, TX, home to about 2,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 10th of 10 areas we score in Cinco Ranch. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Cambridge Crossing?

Renters in Cambridge Crossing pay a median of $1,430 a month, 28% lower than the Cinco Ranch median. The median home is worth $490,000, 3% higher than the Cinco Ranch median. A median home costs 7.7x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Cinco Ranch.

What schools serve Cambridge Crossing?

The closest rated public schools are Edna Mae Fielder Elementary (elementary, rated A), Memorial Parkway Junior High (middle, rated A) and Cinco Ranch High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Cambridge Crossing name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.