Why Live in Cypress
Cypress, a neighborhood in Highland, California, is situated about 5 miles east of San Bernardino and offers a variety of housing options, including single-family homes, condos, apartments, and manufactured homes. The neighborhood features Spanish-style and ranch-style homes, with prices ranging from $330,000 to $540,000 for single-family homes and $205,000 to $285,000 for condos. The area is known for its walkability, with residents able to reach the library, elementary school, and several parks on foot. Local dining options include RamenKoko and Jenny’s Diner, while essential shopping can be done at Family Dollar and Cardenas Markets. For recreation, Cunningham Neighborhood Park and Highland Community Park provide green spaces and playgrounds, and the Highland Family YMCA offers various exercise classes. The neighborhood is also close to the San Bernardino Mountain trails and several beaches, which are about an hour's drive away. Community resources like the Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center serve as both educational and cooling centers. Despite a median household income below the national average, Cypress offers resources to help reduce living costs, such as food pantries and free food distributions. The area is safer than the national average, and public transportation is available, though buses stop running around 10pm. Cypress is conveniently located near the Foothill Freeway and the San Bernardino International Airport, making commuting and travel accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cypress a good place to live?
Cypress is a good place to live. Cypress is considered car-dependent and bikeable with some transit options. Cypress is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Cypress has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.0 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $70,904 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 15.2% of residents. A
local real estate agent serving Cypress can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Cypress neighborhood guide.
Is Cypress, CA a safe neighborhood?
Cypress, CA is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Cypress?
The median home price in Cypress is $499,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $100,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,610 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $112K a year to afford the median home price in Cypress. The average household income in Cypress is $71K.
What are the best public schools in Cypress?
The best public schools that serve Cypress are:
What are the best private schools in Cypress?
The best private schools that serve Cypress are:
- Aquinas High School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
- Packinghouse Christian Academy has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 19:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
- St. Adelaide has a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.2.
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Home Trends in Cypress, CA
On average, homes in Cypress, Highland sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Cypress, Highland over the last 12 months is $500,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$565,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$229,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$366
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%