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Cypress

Cypress is an unincorporated community in northwest Harris County along US-290. Much of the area has been developed as master-planned communities with lakes, trails and community amenities, and the Grand Parkway and US-290 connect it to the Energy Corridor, Katy and central Houston.

Highlights

  • Master-planned communities such as Bridgeland, Towne Lake and Fairfield
  • Towne Lake's recreational lake and boardwalk
  • Houston Premium Outlets and growing retail along US-290
  • Cypress Creek greenway and nature trails

Getting around

  • US-290 (Northwest Freeway) to central Houston
  • Grand Parkway (SH-99) to Katy and the Energy Corridor
  • METRO park-and-ride service on US-290

Housing

Mostly single-family homes, from 1980s–2000s subdivisions to newer construction in master-planned communities.

Neighborhood boundaries are approximate. Confirm school assignments with the school district and verify any details that matter to your decision.