Greater Houston
Avalon at Cinco Ranch.
Avalon at Cinco Ranch is a subdivision in Greater Katy's westernmost ZIP, 77494, one of the largest and fastest-growing corners of the Katy market, holding Seven Meadows, Firethorne, Pine Mill Ranch and dozens of newer communities.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Avalon at Cinco Ranch.
A plain-language look at the local character, the typical housing, the schools and the commute for this katy subdivision in the Greater Houston market, from the Sharcom Realty Group team. School boundaries and district lines change, so always confirm the current zoning for a specific address with the district.
Market snapshot
Roughly $400K-$700K typical, with median sold prices near $448K-$525K and luxury sections reaching $1M-$2.6M (September 2026).
Local Character
77494 carries the newest generation of Katy living: master-planned communities, trails and amenities spreading west toward Fulshear, with the market's widest choice from mid-size family homes to multimillion-dollar estates.
Typical Home Styles
Newer brick-and-stone construction dominates, from compact family plans to luxury golf, lake and estate sections in the ZIP's southern and western reaches.
Schools
Katy ISD serves most of 77494, with Lamar CISD on the Fulshear edge; the school split matters, so confirm the assigned district for any address.
Commute Notes
The Grand Parkway, Westpark Tollway and I-10 put 77494 homes about 35 to 50 minutes from Downtown Houston in regular traffic.
A good thing to know: A Cinco Ranch village with newer construction near the community's west side.
The History
How Avalon at Cinco Ranch came to be.
The story behind this katy subdivision, in plain language, as the Sharcom Realty Group team tells it to buyers who are just starting their search. Dates and figures are approximate and drawn from public histories; verify specifics before you rely on them.
Cinco Ranch spans most of the Katy 77494 market and gets its name from 1937, when five partners formed the original ranch venture; the modern master-planned community began in the mid-1980s in what was then the largest land transaction in Houston history.
Designed as a network of villages with recreational lakes, pools, parks and a central shopping core, Cinco Ranch became the template for Houston-area master planning and remains the standard for family communities in the Katy market.
Demographics
Who calls Avalon at Cinco Ranch home.
A general portrait of the people and households in the area. Population figures are from the 2020 U.S. Census and are approximate; the community mix changes as new areas build out.
Cinco Ranch is part of the wider Katy market estimated at well over 300,000 residents; the City of Katy proper reported about 21,900 in the 2020 U.S. Census. Katy ISD serves the community.
The population is affluent, well-educated and family-focused, with strong owner occupancy and a steady stream of corporate relocations into Greater Houston choosing the community each year.
Things to Do
Weekend plans in and around Avalon at Cinco Ranch.
The outings residents and visitors actually take, from the parks and museums right outside the door to the regional draws within an easy drive.
- Cinco Ranch's village lakes, resort pools and 20-plus parks
- The community's lakes, resort pools and neighborhood parks
- The community's miles of trails and sports fields
- Katy Mills and Old Town Katy just minutes away
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark for a full family day
Restaurants
Where Avalon at Cinco Ranch likes to eat.
From family favorites to date-night rooms, these are the kinds of dining spots that give the area its everyday flavor and keep residents coming back.
LaCenterra's patio restaurants and cafes
- Pearl & Vine : steakhouse and wine bar at LaCenterra.
- Texas Tradition : steakhouse and grill near LaCenterra.
- Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar : farm-driven plates on Grand Circle Boulevard.
Katy Asian Town's pan-Asian dining near the Grand Parkway
- Phat Eatery : James Beard-honored Malaysian street food.
- Pho Old Town : Vietnamese pho on Kingsland Boulevard.
- El Kiche Guatemalan Restaurant : Guatemalan kitchen at Katy Asian Town.
Family Tex-Mex along the Grand Parkway and Fry Road
- Los Cucos Mexican Cafe : Tex-Mex favorite on Highway Boulevard.
- Gringo's Mexican Kitchen : fajitas and margaritas near the Grand Parkway.
- Los Altos De Jalisco : neighborhood Mexican plates.
Pearl & Vine and other upscale picks a short drive away
- Pearl & Vine : upscale steakhouse and wine bar.
- Fogo de Chão : Brazilian churrasco on the Grand Parkway.
- Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar : farm-driven plates at I-10 and the Grand Parkway.
Why People Choose Avalon at Cinco Ranch
What keeps buyers coming here.
The honest reasons this area makes the short list, straight from the conversations Sharcom Realty Group has with buyers and sellers every week.
Cinco Ranch is the name Houston families know: Katy ISD schools, lakeside village living and a retail core that keeps most errands inside the community.
Its realized amenities, mature trees and deep resale market make it the safest suburban bet in the Katy market for buyers who plan to stay awhile.
Talk to Sharon
Buying or selling in Avalon at Cinco Ranch?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Avalon at Cinco Ranch and the surrounding area block by block. Reach out for honest, local answers about pricing, schools, timing and how to act when the right home appears.
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