Greater Houston
Creekside at Cinco Ranch.
Creekside at Cinco Ranch is one of the named villages inside Cinco Ranch, Katy's benchmark master-planned community spanning ZIPs 77450 and 77494.
At a Glance
What it is like to live in Creekside 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 $275K-$2.65M across the villages, with typical medians near $515K-$580K (September 2026).
Local Character
Cinco Ranch buyers often search by village, because each section has its own builders, architecture and feel, bound together by the community's lakes, pools, golf and trail network.
Typical Home Styles
Brick-and-stone homes in the signature Cinco Ranch palette, from entry-level family plans to golf, lake and gated estate sections.
Schools
Katy ISD serves all of Cinco Ranch, with campuses inside or minutes from the community.
Commute Notes
I-10 and the Grand Parkway put Cinco Ranch about 30 to 45 minutes from Downtown Houston and the Energy Corridor in regular traffic.
The History
How Creekside 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 Creekside 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 Creekside 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 Creekside 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 Creekside 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 Creekside at Cinco Ranch?
Sharon Yeary, Associate Broker with eXp Realty, and the Sharcom Realty Group team know Creekside 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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