Neighborhood in Spring, Harris County

Living in Cypresswood Lake, Spring

C+

2nd of 11areas in Spring
Overall score 54 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Spring overall: C-

Cypresswood Lake is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

  • Well connected
  • Schools scores low (12 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.1 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurantunder 0.1 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library3.4 mi

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

Population
2,140
Median rent
$1,760
Median home value
$284,000
Household income
$78,500
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Cypresswood Lake

Cypresswood Lake is a neighborhood in Spring with about 2,100 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2005), a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 11 areas in Spring, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Cypresswood Lake

  • 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 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Cypresswood Lake

  • Higher unemployment. 9.4% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.8% across Spring.
  • 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 C+

    Median rent $1,760, homes cost 3.6x income.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $78,500, 9.4% unemployed.

    40 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

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 1.8% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    20% have a bachelor’s degree.

    35 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Cypresswood Lake compared with Spring

Better than Spring

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 29%10 points lower than Spring (39%)
  • Average commute: 26 min24% lower than Spring (34 min)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 100%5 points higher than Spring (95%)

Worse than Spring

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 56%19 points lower than Spring (74%)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x39% higher than Spring (2.6x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 20%6 points lower than Spring (26%)

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 ISD1.9 mi
  • FSpring High SchoolHigh, Spring ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Cypresswood Lake

Median rent in Cypresswood Lake is $1,760 a month, about the same as the Spring median. A household would need about $70,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $284,000, 23% higher than the Spring median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,003 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSpringTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Spring$1,760$1,711$1,403
Median home value23% higher than Spring$284,000$231,500$283,800
Home value to income39% higher than Spring3.6x2.6x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent10 points lower than Spring29%39%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points lower than Spring56%74%63%
Vacant homes5 points lower than Spring0%5.1%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Spring200519931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,003
Mortgage payment
$1,555
Property tax
$448
Median rent, for comparison
$1,760

Based on a $284,000 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

MeasureHereSpringTexas
Median household income12% lower than Spring$78,500$88,997$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Spring9.4%4.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points lower than Spring5.6%10%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher6 points lower than Spring20%26%34%
Average commute24% lower than Spring26 min34 min27 min
Workers who work from home9 points lower than Spring1.8%11%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Spring0%2.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Spring100%95%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 1827%
18 to 3442%
35 to 6424%
65 and over6.5%
Race and ethnicity
White21%
Hispanic or Latino37%
Black32%
Asian9.7%
Other or more than one race0.7%

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

Other neighborhoods in Spring

  1. 1BSpring LakesMedian rent $1,560
  2. 3C+The Park VillagesMedian rent $2,400
  3. 4CEastgate VillageMedian rent $1,740
  4. 5CCrossgate VillageMedian rent $2,400
  5. 6CInverness Forest
  6. 7C-East SpringMedian rent $1,540
  7. 8DSpring FallsMedian rent $2,400
  8. 9DSoutheast SpringMedian rent $1,760

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. BOaks of AtascocitaAtascocita
  2. B-Atasca WoodsAtascocita
  3. D+Atascocita TimbersAtascocita

Questions about Cypresswood Lake

Is Cypresswood Lake a good place to live?

Cypresswood Lake is a neighborhood in Spring, TX, home to about 2,100 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 11 areas we score in Spring. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Cypresswood Lake?

Median rent in Cypresswood Lake is $1,760 a month, about the same as the Spring median. The median home is worth $284,000, 23% higher than the Spring median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 2.6x across Spring.

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.