Neighborhood in Houston, Harris County

Living in Cypresswood Lake, Houston

B

144th of 320areas in Houston
Overall score 64 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Houston overall: D+

Cypresswood Lake is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 144th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Affordable
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Schools scores low (12 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (9 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.4 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.1 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.2 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library2.9 mi

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

Population
760
Median rent
$1,360
Median home value
$274,000
Household income
$92,600
Average commute
31 min
Homes owned
13%
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What it's like to live in Cypresswood Lake

Cypresswood Lake is a neighborhood in Houston with about 800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), mostly rented (87% of homes) and 13% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 144th of 320 areas in Houston, which grades D+ overall.

Pros of living in Cypresswood Lake

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $92,600, 43% higher than the Houston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Cypresswood Lake

  • Higher unemployment. 25% of the labor force is out of work, against 7.0% across Houston.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Cypresswood Lake report card

Each grade compares Cypresswood Lake 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 $1,360, homes cost 3.0x income.

    77 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $92,600, 25% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 70 of 100 on the state rating.

    12 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.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 31 min, 0% work from home.

    9 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    13% of homes owner-occupied.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Cypresswood Lake compared with Houston

Better than Houston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 9.8%44 points lower than Houston (54%)
  • People below the poverty line: 0%20 points lower than Houston (20%)
  • Median household income: $92,60043% higher than Houston ($64,813)

Worse than Houston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 13%29 points lower than Houston (42%)
  • Unemployment rate: 25%18 points higher than Houston (7.0%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%17 points lower than Houston (37%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BGinger McNabb ElementaryElementary, Spring ISD0.6 mi
  • CTwin Creeks MiddleMiddle, Spring ISD2 mi
  • FSpring High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD0.3 mi

Cost of living in Cypresswood Lake

Median rent in Cypresswood Lake is $1,360 a month, about the same as the Houston median. A household would need about $54,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $274,000, about the same as the Houston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,948 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereHoustonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Houston$1,360$1,361$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Houston$274,000$277,800$283,800
Home value to income31% lower than Houston3.0x4.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent44 points lower than Houston9.8%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them29 points lower than Houston13%42%63%
Vacant homes11 points lower than Houston0%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Houston200519821992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,948
Mortgage payment
$1,500
Property tax
$448
Median rent, for comparison
$1,360

Based on a $274,000 home in Cypresswood Lake, 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 income43% higher than Houston$92,600$64,813$78,476
Unemployment rate18 points higher than Houston25%7.0%5.3%
People below the poverty line20 points lower than Houston0%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Houston20%37%34%
Average commute14% higher than Houston31 min27 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points lower than Houston0%13%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit6 points lower than Houston0%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 floodingVery high
  • Coastal floodingVery low
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Cypresswood Lake

Under 1815%
18 to 3469%
35 to 6415%
65 and over0%
Race and ethnicity
White20%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black47%
Asian4.3%
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. BTimber ForestAtascocita
  2. BAtascocita SouthAtascocita
  3. B-Key AllegroRockport

Questions about Cypresswood Lake

Is Cypresswood Lake a good place to live?

Cypresswood Lake is a neighborhood in Houston, TX, home to about 800 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 144th of 320 areas we score in Houston. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Cypresswood Lake?

Median rent in Cypresswood Lake is $1,360 a month, about the same as the Houston median. The median home is worth $274,000, about the same as the Houston median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 4.3x across Houston.

What schools serve Cypresswood Lake?

The closest rated public schools are Ginger McNabb Elementary (elementary, rated B), Twin Creeks Middle (middle, rated C) and Spring High School (high, rated F). 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 Cypresswood Lake 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.