Neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, Fort Bend County

Living in Kelliwood Pointe, Cinco Ranch

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7th of 10areas in Cinco Ranch
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cinco Ranch overall: A+

Kelliwood Pointe is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Cinco Ranch. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (6 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
1,410
Median rent
$1,580
Median home value
$388,000
Household income
$108,500
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Kelliwood Pointe

Kelliwood Pointe is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch with about 1,400 residents, homes built around 1997, mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 57% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 10 areas in Cinco Ranch, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Kelliwood Pointe

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,580, 20% 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Kelliwood Pointe

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Kelliwood Pointe report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,580, homes cost 3.6x income.

    48 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $108,500, 1.5% unemployed.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    96 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 B

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 33 min, 28% work from home.

    6 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.9% of adults uninsured.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

Kelliwood Pointe compared with Cinco Ranch

Better than Cinco Ranch

  • Median rent: $1,58020% lower than Cinco Ranch ($1,986)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%7 points higher than Cinco Ranch (74%)
  • People below the poverty line: 3.9%3 points lower than Cinco Ranch (7.3%)

Worse than Cinco Ranch

  • Median household income: $108,50033% lower than Cinco Ranch ($161,972)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%13 points lower than Cinco Ranch (71%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 45%9 points higher than Cinco Ranch (35%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AJoella Exley ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD0.4 mi
  • AGarland McMeans Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD0.4 mi
  • ACinco Ranch High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Kelliwood Pointe

Median rent in Kelliwood Pointe is $1,580 a month, 20% lower than the Cinco Ranch median. A household would need about $63,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $388,000, 18% lower than the Cinco Ranch median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,849 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCinco RanchTexas
Median rent20% lower than Cinco Ranch$1,580$1,986$1,403
Median home value18% lower than Cinco Ranch$388,000$475,600$283,800
Home value to income22% higher than Cinco Ranch3.6x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points higher than Cinco Ranch45%35%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them7 points higher than Cinco Ranch81%74%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Cinco Ranch0%2.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cinco Ranch199719971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,849
Mortgage payment
$2,124
Property tax
$725
Median rent, for comparison
$1,580

Based on a $388,000 home in Kelliwood Pointe, 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 income33% lower than Cinco Ranch$108,500$161,972$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Cinco Ranch1.5%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Cinco Ranch3.9%7.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher13 points lower than Cinco Ranch58%71%34%
Average commute10% higher than Cinco Ranch33 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Cinco Ranch28%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cinco Ranch0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Cinco Ranch96%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Kelliwood Pointe

Under 1829%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6446%
65 and over9.2%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black0%
Asian13%
Other or more than one race5.5%

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. 8ALamplight VillageMedian rent $1,660
  8. 9A-Andover GreenMedian rent $2,780

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ACentral ProsperProsper
  2. A+Woodland HollowHouston
  3. A-GreentreeHouston

Questions about Kelliwood Pointe

Is Kelliwood Pointe a good place to live?

Kelliwood Pointe is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 10 areas we score in Cinco Ranch. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Kelliwood Pointe?

Median rent in Kelliwood Pointe is $1,580 a month, 20% lower than the Cinco Ranch median. The median home is worth $388,000, 18% lower than the Cinco Ranch median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Cinco Ranch.

What schools serve Kelliwood Pointe?

The closest rated public schools are Joella Exley Elementary (elementary, rated A), Garland McMeans 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 Kelliwood Pointe 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.