Work in Katy, curious about neighborhoods (Houston, Cinco Ranch: crime, houses, purchase)

[docnexus]

I have lived in Houston for about 3 years after getting out of the Marine Corps. I have been working at a technology company off of 249 and for the last year I have been living in Cypress towards 249. I am finally in a financial position to purchase a home and just started working in Katy, TX (77449). I have to admit that I am confused looking around the web and doing a limited driving around neighborhoods.

I think that I am lucky that I am currently working in Katy, raising two little girls and can be close to work. However, I work in the software industry and worry about close proximity to major job hubs for when and if I eventually move on from where I currently am.

From looking around I am thinking about different parts of Katy, South of 290 Cypress, and maybe spring branch, west memorial, Cinco Ranch. My price range will probably have an upper end of around 150K-160K but would like to get a good value on a home.

[cheryjohns]

Your money will go further in Cypress, south of 290.

[usc619]

Barkers Ridge and Williamsburg settlement would be a good start.

[docnexus]

Learning more about the neighborhoods as we look. South of I-10 in katy it looks like cimmaron, oak park trails and the surrounding areas may be in our price range and nice but houses go fast in the area.

[War Beagle]

The part of Katy north of I-10 is generally not very nice though I believe there are some new development being built in the extreme northern portion of what is referred to as Katy.

[Bily Lovec]

huh ?
nothing wrong w/most areas north of I10.
people have drank so much stinko ranch cool-aid they are delirous...

[War Beagle]

Originally Posted by Bily Lovec

huh ?
nothing wrong w/most areas north of I10.
people have drank so much stinko ranch cool-aid they are delirous...

Depends on how diverse of a neighborhood you want to live in. I suspect most people who move to Katy don't want to live in a mini-United Nations, which is what it is like north of I-10.

[oespinoza83]

Originally Posted by War Beagle

Depends on how diverse of a neighborhood you want to live in. I suspect most people who move to Katy don't want to live in a mini-United Nations, which is what it is like north of I-10.

Funny, I live north of I-10 and my neighborhood is about 80-85% white. There are various other races as well, but nothing I feel uncomfortable around. I heard all the "north of I-10 horror stories" when moving out here, and while there are some sketchy areas north of I-10, there are a lot of places that are nice. I have lived in our house for about a year and a half and have not heard any incidents of crime either (for the immediate surrounding area). I agree, people drink too much of the Cinco kool-aid.

[War Beagle]

Originally Posted by oespinoza83

Funny, I live north of I-10 and my neighborhood is about 80-85% white. There are various other races as well, but nothing I feel uncomfortable around. I heard all the "north of I-10 horror stories" when moving out here, and while there are some sketchy areas north of I-10, there are a lot of places that are nice. I have lived in our house for about a year and a half and have not heard any incidents of crime either (for the immediate surrounding area). I agree, people drink too much of the Cinco kool-aid.

Thanks for clearing up my misconception. I was only going off of anecdotal observations on my part, but you live there so the OP should go with what you have to say instead.

[hendersj31]

If the houses go fast that should tell you something. This generally means good things. Generally.

Originally Posted by docnexus

Learning more about the neighborhoods as we look. South of I-10 in katy it looks like cimmaron, oak park trails and the surrounding areas may be in our price range and nice but houses go fast in the area.