Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Cypress Bend, Houston

A+

37th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Cypress Bend is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 37th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacyunder 0.1 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gymunder 0.1 mi
Hospital or urgent careunder 0.1 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library3.6 mi

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

Population
980
Median rent
$1,910
Median home value
$426,000
Household income
$132,200
Average commute
62 min
Homes owned
78%
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What it's like to live in Cypress Bend

Cypress Bend is a neighborhood in Houston with about 1,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (78%) and 74% of households with children.

Our grade for Cypress Bend is A+. That puts it 37th of 320 areas we grade in Houston, a city that gets a D+ overall.

Pros of living in Cypress Bend

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $132,200, 104% higher than the Houston 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 0.1 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Cypress Bend

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,910, 40% higher than the Houston median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 62 minutes, against 27 for Houston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Cypress Bend report card

Each grade compares Cypress Bend 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 $1,910, homes cost 3.2x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $132,200, 3.0% unemployed.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 95 of 100 on the state rating.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 884 violent crimes per 100k, 3,828 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    76 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 62 min, 31% work from home.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    89% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    11% of adults uninsured.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    78% of homes owner-occupied.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Cypress Bend compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 89%53 points higher than Houston (37%)
  • Median household income: $132,200104% higher than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 78%36 points higher than Houston (42%)

Worse than Houston

  • Average commute: 62 min128% higher than Houston (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,91040% higher than Houston ($1,361)
  • Vacant homes: 15%4 points higher than Houston (11%)

Closest public schools

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

  • AJoe Hubenak ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD1 mi
  • ASeven Lakes Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD0.8 mi
  • ASeven Lakes High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Cypress Bend

Median rent in Cypress Bend is $1,910 a month, 40% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $426,000, 53% higher than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,051 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent40% higher than Houston$1,910$1,361$1,403
Median home value53% higher than Houston$426,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than Houston3.2x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent31 points lower than Houston23%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them36 points higher than Houston78%42%63%
Vacant homes4 points higher than Houston15%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston201419821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,051
Mortgage payment
$2,332
Property tax
$719
Median rent, for comparison
$1,910

Based on a $426,000 home in Cypress Bend, 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

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median household income104% higher than Houston$132,200$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Houston3.0%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points lower than Houston0%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher53 points higher than Houston89%37%34%
Average commute128% higher than Houston62 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home18 points higher than Houston31%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Houston3.6%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet10 points higher than Houston100%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Cypress Bend

Under 1834%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6438%
65 and over3.9%
Race and ethnicity
White12%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Black0%
Asian78%
Other or more than one race0%

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

Other neighborhoods in Houston

  1. 1A+Washington Avenue Coalition / Memorial ParkMedian rent $3,230
  2. 2A+Boulevard OaksMedian rent $1,940
  3. 3A+BraeswoodMedian rent $1,360
  4. 4A+Washington Avenue CorridorMedian rent $2,080
  5. 5A+Mandell PlaceMedian rent $1,210
  6. 6A+Westwood GroveMedian rent $2,100
  7. 7A+Kings Point
  8. 8A+Palisades ParkMedian rent $3,020

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+West Sugar LandSugar Land
  2. A+La Cierra at SonterraSan Antonio
  3. A+ArrowheadSan Antonio

Questions about Cypress Bend

Is Cypress Bend a good place to live?

Cypress Bend is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 1,000 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 37th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Cypress Bend?

Renters in Cypress Bend pay a median of $1,910 a month, 40% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $426,000, 53% higher than the Houston median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Cypress Bend?

The closest rated public schools are Joe Hubenak Elementary (elementary, rated A), Seven Lakes Junior High (middle, rated A) and Seven Lakes 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 Cypress Bend 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.