Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Cypress Forest Lakes, Houston

D

232nd of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Cypress Forest Lakes is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 232nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (18 of 100)
  • Schools scores low (0 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.1 mi
Childcare0.2 mi
Library3.6 mi

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

Population
2,730
Median rent
$1,430
Median home value
$137,000
Household income
$53,800
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
36%
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What it's like to live in Cypress Forest Lakes

Cypress Forest Lakes is a neighborhood in Houston with about 2,700 residents, homes built around 1998, a mix of owners and renters and 33% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 232nd of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Cypress Forest Lakes

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Cypress Forest Lakes

  • Higher poverty. 26% of residents live below the poverty line, against 20% across Houston.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Cypress Forest Lakes report card

Each grade compares Cypress Forest Lakes 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 $1,430, homes cost 2.5x income.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D

    Median household income $53,800, 3.6% unemployed.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade F

    Nearby schools average 57 of 100 on the state rating.

    0 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 28 min, 14% work from home.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    21% of adults uninsured.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    36% of homes owner-occupied.

    4 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

Cypress Forest Lakes compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Home value to income: 2.5x41% lower than Houston (4.3x)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 21%3 points lower than Houston (24%)
  • Unemployment rate: 3.6%3 points lower than Houston (7.0%)

Worse than Houston

  • Vacant homes: 24%13 points higher than Houston (11%)
  • Median household income: $53,80017% lower than Houston ($64,813)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 36%6 points lower than Houston (42%)

Closest public schools

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

  • FBammel ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD0.2 mi
  • FBammel MiddleMiddle, Spring ISD1.3 mi
  • FWestfield High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD1 mi

Cost of living in Cypress Forest Lakes

Median rent in Cypress Forest Lakes is $1,430 a month, 5% higher than the Houston median. A household would need about $57,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $137,000, 51% lower than the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $924 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rent5% higher than Houston$1,430$1,361$1,403
Median home value51% lower than Houston$137,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income41% lower than Houston2.5x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points higher than Houston57%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Houston36%42%63%
Vacant homes13 points higher than Houston24%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston199819821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$924
Mortgage payment
$750
Property tax
$174
Median rent, for comparison
$1,430

Based on a $137,000 home in Cypress Forest Lakes, 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 income17% lower than Houston$53,800$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Houston3.6%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Houston26%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than Houston32%37%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Houston28 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points higher than Houston14%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Houston7.6%5.7%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Houston92%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Cypress Forest Lakes

Under 1820%
18 to 3429%
35 to 6430%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White32%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Black33%
Asian2.4%
Other or more than one race4.6%

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. DMedical CenterSan Antonio
  2. D-Buena VistaEl Paso
  3. D+BrooksSan Antonio

Questions about Cypress Forest Lakes

Is Cypress Forest Lakes a good place to live?

Cypress Forest Lakes is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 232nd of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Cypress Forest Lakes?

Median rent in Cypress Forest Lakes is $1,430 a month, 5% higher than the Houston median. The median home is worth $137,000, 51% lower than the Houston median. A median home costs 2.5x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Cypress Forest Lakes?

The closest rated public schools are Bammel Elementary (elementary, rated F), Bammel Middle (middle, rated F) and Westfield High School (high, rated F). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 3 Census block groups closest to the Cypress Forest Lakes 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.