Greater Katy · Cinco Ranch
Cinco Ranch, Katy.
Cinco Ranch is Katy's best-known master-planned community: roughly 8,000 acres of parks, lakes, pools, trails and an 18-hole course, with homes from the $300s into the millions. This guide covers what it costs to buy here in 2026, the tax picture, what is active on Zillow, and the highlights buyers ask about first.
- $300K–$1.7M+
- approximate price range, November 2026 public sources
- ~$525–555K
- typical median list to sale, November 2026
- $1.1171
- Katy ISD rate per $100, FY 2026-27
Community Overview
Katy's benchmark community, village by village.
Cinco Ranch opened in the mid-1990s and has grown into one of the Houston area's most complete communities, with dozens of named villages, each with its own builders, architecture and character. The homes span every stage of life here: first-time purchases in the newer sections, established family resales around the lakes, and estate lots tucked into the quietest corners.
What holds the community together is the amenity network. Pools, playgrounds, tennis, hike and bike trails and the amenity center sit minutes from nearly every front door, and Katy ISD schools anchor the family calendar. For buyers who want the full master-planned experience inside the Katy market, Cinco Ranch remains the neighborhood against which everything else is measured.
At a glance
- Roughly 8,000 acres with parks, pools, lakes, trails and an amenity center.
- Dozens of named villages spanning new construction, resales and estate sections.
- Katy ISD schools, including Cinco Ranch High School.
- Grand Parkway, I-10 and Westheimer Parkway at the community's edge.
- LaCenterra and Cinco Ranch shopping and dining nearby.
Market at a Glance
Cinco Ranch market at a glance, early November 2026
Approximate ranges from public sources including HAR.com, Redfin and Zillow, compiled as of November 5, 2026. The community is wide, so this guide shows the typical band and the top of the market.
Market figures on this page are public snapshots compiled from sources including Zillow, HAR.com and Redfin, refreshed monthly by Sharcom Realty Group and dated with their as-of date.
Typical price range
$300K–$1.7M+
Active inventory runs from townhomes and patio homes in the $300s to large estates over $1.7M, with most single-family homes in the high $400s to low $600s.
Typical median
~$525–555K
An Oct 18, 2026 listing snapshot put the Cinco Ranch median list at about $525,000 across 182 properties at roughly $192 per square foot and about 56 days on market (Texas Real Estate Source), while HAR MLS-based data showed a 12-month median sale near $555,000 across about 517 sales (October 2026); Redfin's community-level median sale was about $529,649 in August 2026, down about 8.9% year over year.
Active inventory
~150–182
An Oct 18, 2026 snapshot counted about 182 active Cinco Ranch listings (Texas Real Estate Source) spanning typical actives from the high-$300,000s to about $810,000; HAR.com shows Cinco Ranch Southwest's median list near $550,000, and Zillow's broader 77450 searches run around 157.
Snapshot Active listings, as of November 5, 2026
See what is active in Cinco Ranch right now
Cinco Ranch carries roughly 150 to 185 active homes across its villages at any time, but the list changes daily. Zillow tracks it continuously, and Sharcom Realty Group does not claim live MLS data on this page, so Zillow's Cinco Ranch search is the authoritative current view.
The Cost Side
Property taxes in Cinco Ranch
Cinco Ranch is unincorporated, so there is no city tax; the bill comes from the county, Katy ISD and the community's MUDs. Rates are in dollars per $100 of assessed value.
| Taxing entity | Approximate rate (per $100) | Notes and as-of |
|---|---|---|
| City | None | Cinco Ranch is unincorporated; homes are not taxed by a city, though a few sections sit near the City of Katy limits. |
| Fort Bend County | $0.407 | FY 2026-27 county rate adopted September 2026, down from $0.412 the prior year; drainage districts may add a small amount. |
| Harris County | $0.41750 | Tax year 2026 adopted general-fund rate; combined county total about $0.6715 per $100 (up from about $0.62 the prior year). Portions of Cinco Ranch fall in Harris County. |
| Katy ISD | $1.1171 | FY 2026-27 rate (M&O $0.7271 plus I&S $0.3900), held flat again by the Katy ISD board. |
Community MUDs add to the total bill on top of the county and school rates. Rates are approximate statutory rates from public sources as of November 5, 2026; verify the exact rate for a specific address with the applicable county appraisal district.
Local Highlights
Why families choose Cinco Ranch
Big green footprint
Cinco Ranch spans roughly 8,000 acres of parks, pools, trails and greenbelts, one of Texas' largest and most finished master-planned communities.
Lakes and amenities
Manicured lakes, community pools, tennis, an amenity center and an 18-hole course give the community a resort-style daily rhythm.
Katy ISD schools
Cinco Ranch is served by Katy ISD, including Cinco Ranch High School and a well-regarded network of elementary and junior high campuses.
LaCenterra and retail
The walkable LaCenterra district, Cinco Ranch's own town center and nearby shopping keep most errands close to home.
House of every kind
Entry new-builds, established resale homes and estate sections all coexist, which is why the community spans from the $300s into the millions.
Grand Parkway access
The Grand Parkway, I-10 and Westheimer Parkway put Houston's Energy Corridor and Downtown within a practical commute.
Exploring nearby communities? See Grand Lakes, Seven Meadows, Firethorne and Cane Island, or start from the full Katy guide.
What to Do Nearby
Katy's best parks, pools and weekend plans
Cinco Ranch's amenity network is joined by some of Katy's best-known attractions: festivals, malls, breweries and city parks are all a short drive from the community's pools and trails. These are the outings Sharcom's clients ask about most, each linked to its official site.
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LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch
Katy's walkable shopping and dining district, home to a Sunday farmers market at Heritage Square and year-round events.
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Katy Sip N Stroll
Katy's downtown evening stroll returns Sat Nov 7, 2026 (6-9 p.m.) at The ARK by Norris; the 32nd edition, themed Let's Glow!, is presented by Kroger.
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Katy Mills
A major outlet and entertainment mall with dining, theaters and family attractions.
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Mary Jo Peckham Park
A favorite Harris County park with a fishing lake, mini-golf and disc golf on 40-plus acres.
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Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
Karting, arcade games and events for the whole family on the Grand Parkway.
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No Label Brewing Co.
Local craft beer in Old Katy, a favorite stop after a day in town.
Exploring other Katy communities? See Cane Island, Grand Lakes and Seven Meadows.
Keep Exploring
Explore more Katy-area communities.
Compare Cinco Ranch with the other Katy-area communities Sharcom covers in depth, or jump to the Katy guides, the buyer and seller resources, and the latest Houston and Katy market reading.
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