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Cypress, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Cypress.

Population: 212,884 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cypress, TX is $405,450 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,375 after a median 125 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,969/month. 34 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with coldwave, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$405,450

Median home value

-1.3%

1-year change

125

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$405,450
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
10-year appreciation
+51.0%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$422,603
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$233,375
Median list price
$241,495
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+0.4%
Median days on market
125 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
1,262
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
358

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,969/mo
1-year rent change
0.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,655/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,035/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,415/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
34
Elementary schools
18
Middle schools
10
High schools
6
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD, TOMBALL ISD, HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON NORTH
Schools include
ARNOLD MIDDLE, CY-FAIR H S, LAMKIN EL, MILLSAP EL, HAMILTON MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 58% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Jones Road Ground Water Plume (8.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
64
Days with Good air quality
44
Days with Moderate air quality
273
Days with Unhealthy air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
205

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
153,457
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
148,217

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
73
Nearest airport
Dry Creek Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
LONE STAR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CYPRESS, HOUSTON METHODIST CYPRESS HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,367 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,007
Housing built before 1970
1.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
73.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,290
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
89.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,145,127
Average weekly wage
$1,656
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
19,705

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CypressState medianUS median
Median home value$405,450$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$233,375$285,000$325,000
Median days on market125 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,969/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,290$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cypress, TX?
$405,450.
What is the median sale price in Cypress, TX?
$233,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Cypress, TX?
Median days on market: 125 days.
What is typical rent in Cypress, TX?
Typical rent: $1,969/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cypress, TX?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Cypress, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Cypress, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 58% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cypress, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cypress, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cypress, TX?
34 schools (18 elementary, 10 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cypress, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cypress, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cypress, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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