At a Glance
Median Income
$124,167
$50,072 per capita
Home Value
$870,100
Zillow: $1,070,084
Median Rent
$2,454/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
1,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.1%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
20.9%
8.1% smoking rate
How Cypress Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cypress's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cypress a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cypress residents earn a median household income of $124,167 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,072. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cypress is $870,100 , 209% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,070,084. Median rent is $2,454/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Cypress reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,598/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
49.1% of adults in Cypress hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cypress has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population49,531
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density7,493/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born31.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,167
Per Capita$50,072
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$870,100
Rent$2,454
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$1,070,084
Housing Units16,588
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property1,598/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault227/100K
Burglary457/100K
Health
Obesity20.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Cypress was built in 1971.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
31.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.