The US-290 / Cypress corridor has exploded over the past decade into one of the most desirable addresses in Greater Houston. Anchored by award-winning mega-developments like Bridgeland and Towne Lake, this northwest corridor also features high-demand rising communities like Dunham Pointe — a 1,327-acre master plan with direct US-290 highway access, custom builders, and top-rated Cy-Fair ISD schools within 30 miles of Downtown Houston.
25–40 min to Energy Corridor · 35–50 min to Downtown Houston via US-290
What Life Looks Like in
Cypress / NW
Waterways & Lakes
Bridgeland's 900-acre lake system and Towne Lake's 300-acre recreational lake set the standard for waterfront living. Kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing are part of daily life here.
60+ Miles of Trails
Bridgeland alone offers over 60 miles of hike-and-bike trails connecting neighborhoods, parks, and waterways. The entire corridor is designed for outdoor living.
Cy-Fair ISD
One of the largest and most respected school districts in Texas, Cy-Fair ISD consistently earns top ratings. Elementary schools like Bridgeland Elementary are embedded directly in the communities.
Retail & Dining
Lakeland Village Center, The Boardwalk at Towne Lake, and the growing Cypress commercial corridor put dining, shopping, and entertainment within minutes of every front door.
Award-Winning Communities
Bridgeland has been named one of the Top 10 Selling Communities in the USA for multiple consecutive years. This corridor consistently leads Greater Houston in new home sales volume.
Builder Diversity
From Perry Homes and David Weekley to Toll Brothers and Taylor Morrison, buyers have access to the full spectrum of builders and price points — from the $300Ks to $1M+.
Tax Rates Across
Cypress / NW
Tax rates vary significantly within this corridor — sometimes by over 1% between neighboring communities. That difference can mean $300–$500/month on a $400K home. All rates below reflect the Texas Homestead Exemption in our monthly estimates.
High-Demand & Rising Master Plans in
Cypress / NW
Dunham Pointe
Positioned directly at US-290 and Mason Road, Dunham Pointe offers rapid commuter access, premier semi-custom builders (Toll Brothers, David Weekley), and an upcoming 300-acre commercial town center.
Bridgeland
Consistently ranked among the top-selling communities in the nation, Bridgeland sets the standard for northwest Houston with 60+ miles of trails, Lakeland Village Center, and exemplary schools.
Big Projects, Major Employers & Growth News in
Cypress / NW
Catalyst Projects
4 ActiveBridgeland Central (900-Acre Downtown)
Howard Hughes is developing a 900-acre regional downtown along Grand Parkway featuring Class-A office towers, dining, mass entertainment, and corporate healthcare.
Dunham Pointe Commercial Town Center
300-acre commercial mixed-use center directly at US-290 and Mason Rd, delivering neighborhood dining, specialty grocers, and medical services to northwest Cypress.
Grand Parkway (SH-99) Segment E-F Expansion
Adding auxiliary travel lanes and interchange flyovers to reduce peak-hour congestion between I-10 and US-290.
Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Tower
Expanded Level III trauma center, cardiac catheterization labs, and pediatric specialties eliminating the need to drive into Central Houston.
Employment Centers
Major HubsDaikin Texas Technology Park
10,000+ Advanced Tech JobsUS-290 Industrial & Logistics Spine
28,000+ Distribution & Engineering JobsNorthwest Houston Healthcare Corridor
16,000+ Medical ProfessionalsGrowth & Tax News
VerifiedCy-Fair ISD & Waller ISD Roll Out $2.2B Capital Facilities Construction
Voter-approved bond construction delivers brand-new high schools and elementary campuses inside Bridgeland and Dunham Pointe, easing student density.
Commercial Absorption Surges Along Grand Parkway Northwest Spine
Over 2.4 million sq ft of new commercial pad sites absorbed, bringing essential retail closer to homes and beginning long-term MUD tax base diversification.
Bridgeland Creekland Village Infrastructure Bonds Authorized
Water and drainage bond authorizations issued to pave way for next phase of 4,000+ homesites north of Cypress Creek.
All 14 Communities in
Cypress / NW
Bridgeland
Cypress · Howard Hughes
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD / Waller ISDDual ISD
The Grand Prairie
Hockley · EMBER Real Estate Investment & Development
🎓 Waller ISD
Towne Lake
Cypress · Caldwell Companies
🎓 Cy-Fair ISD
Marvida
Cypress · Starwood Land
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Dunham Pointe
Cypress · Dunham Development
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Amira
Tomball · Johnson Development
🎓 Tomball ISD
Cypress Green
Hockley · Starwood Land
🎓 Waller ISD
Jubilee
Hockley · Johnson Development
🎓 Waller ISD
Fairfield
Cypress · Friendswood Development Company
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Dellrose
Hockley · Empire Communities
🎓 Waller ISD
Miramesa
Cypress · Land Tejas
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Cypress Creek Lakes
Cypress · Mischer Development
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Copperfield
Cypress · Friendswood Development Company
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Coles Crossing
Cypress · Planned Community Developers (PCD)
🎓 Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Active Builders in Cypress / NW
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