Neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, Fort Bend County

Living in Prairie Grove, Cinco Ranch

A+

4th of 10areas in Cinco Ranch
Overall score 99 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Cinco Ranch overall: A+

Prairie Grove is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 10 areas we score in Cinco Ranch. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (12 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.8 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.1 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library0.8 mi

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

Population
850
Median rent
$2,150
Median home value
$394,000
Household income
$135,700
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Prairie Grove

Prairie Grove is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch with about 900 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 43% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 10 areas in Cinco Ranch, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Prairie Grove

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Prairie Grove

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Prairie Grove report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $2,150, homes cost 2.9x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $135,700, 0% unemployed.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    97 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.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 29 min, 19% work from home.

    12 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B+

    78% have a bachelor’s degree.

    80 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.1% of adults uninsured.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Prairie Grove compared with Cinco Ranch

Better than Cinco Ranch

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%35 points lower than Cinco Ranch (35%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%18 points higher than Cinco Ranch (74%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%7 points lower than Cinco Ranch (7.3%)

Worse than Cinco Ranch

  • Median household income: $135,70016% lower than Cinco Ranch ($161,972)
  • Median rent: $2,1508% higher than Cinco Ranch ($1,986)

Closest public schools

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

  • AJames E Williams ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD0.7 mi
  • ACinco Ranch Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD0.9 mi
  • ACinco Ranch High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Prairie Grove

Median rent in Prairie Grove is $2,150 a month, 8% higher than the Cinco Ranch median. A household would need about $86,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $394,000, 17% lower than the Cinco Ranch median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,990 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereCinco RanchTexas
Median rent8% higher than Cinco Ranch$2,150$1,986$1,403
Median home value17% lower than Cinco Ranch$394,000$475,600$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Cinco Ranch2.9x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent35 points lower than Cinco Ranch0%35%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them18 points higher than Cinco Ranch93%74%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Cinco Ranch0%2.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Cinco Ranch200819971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,990
Mortgage payment
$2,157
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,150

Based on a $394,000 home in Prairie Grove, 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 income16% lower than Cinco Ranch$135,700$161,972$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points lower than Cinco Ranch0%4.6%5.3%
People below the poverty line7 points lower than Cinco Ranch0%7.3%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Cinco Ranch78%71%34%
Average commute3% lower than Cinco Ranch29 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home10 points lower than Cinco Ranch19%29%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Cinco Ranch0%0.9%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Cinco Ranch100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Prairie Grove

Under 1822%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6437%
65 and over28%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Black0%
Asian19%
Other or more than one race0%

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. 5A+Central Cinco RanchMedian rent $1,470
  5. 6A+The Landing at Cinco RanchMedian rent $2,640
  6. 7AKelliwood PointeMedian rent $1,580
  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. A+The ReserveFriendswood
  2. ACentral RockwallRockwall
  3. A+The Heights at Stone OakSan Antonio

Questions about Prairie Grove

Is Prairie Grove a good place to live?

Prairie Grove is a neighborhood in Cinco Ranch, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 10 areas we score in Cinco Ranch. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Prairie Grove?

Median rent in Prairie Grove is $2,150 a month, 8% higher than the Cinco Ranch median. The median home is worth $394,000, 17% lower than the Cinco Ranch median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Cinco Ranch.

What schools serve Prairie Grove?

The closest rated public schools are James E Williams Elementary (elementary, rated A), Cinco Ranch 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 Prairie Grove 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.