Kelliwood Place, Where Cinco Ranch Feels Established and Effortless

About Kelliwood Place

Mornings in Kelliwood Place often start with a quick coffee run to the Starbucks about 0.4 miles away, then a swing past Walmart Neighborhood Market roughly 0.3 miles from home to grab something you forgot for lunches. That kind of close-in convenience is part of what makes this pocket of the 77450 ZIP feel so livable: errands don’t require planning, and school drop-offs are measured in minutes when Jeanette Hayes Elementary sits about 0.4 miles away and Memorial Parkway Junior High is about 0.5 miles away.

Kelliwood Place fits into the larger Cinco Ranch and Kelliwood-side rhythm where neighborhoods connect naturally to nearby schools, grocery options, and recreation without feeling like you’re living on top of the commercial corridors. The surrounding area is dense with A-rated Katy ISD campuses, including Taylor High School around 1.4 miles away, which helps explain why households here tend to be rooted. In the broader 77450 area, homeownership runs about 68.8%, and the median age of 38.4 shows up in the day-to-day mix of established homeowners and younger families moving up for the schools.

Homes in this part of Cinco Ranch generally read as classic suburban Texas—street-by-street consistency, mature landscaping, and a sense that the neighborhood has had time to settle in. In the 77450 ZIP, the typical home value lands around $361,400, a number that makes sense in a location where schools, shopping, and country-club amenities are all within a short drive. The area’s median household income of $106,402 also shows in the upkeep you notice as you move between Kelliwood Place and nearby sections like Kelliwood Trails and Kelliwood Enclave.

It’s also a social corner of Cinco Ranch without needing to be noisy. Evenings can mean meeting friends at The Cellar Door about 1.6 miles away, catching a game at Bourbon Street Sports Bar around 1.7 miles, or keeping it low-key at EinStein’s Pub. The way Kelliwood Place sits near everyday basics and weekend fun draws people who want an established feel, A-rated schools close by, and a neighborhood routine that doesn’t involve long drives for every little thing.

Living in Kelliwood Place: Schools Close, Errands Easy, Weekends Active

Living in Kelliwood Place means your daily routine is shaped by how much is clustered nearby in 77450. It’s the kind of place where a quick H-E-B run can be the one at about 1.3 miles, and if you’re comparing baskets or looking for something specific, ALDI and Katy Supermarket are in that same roughly 1.3-mile orbit. When you want a different style of shopping, 99 Ranch Market is about 1.9 miles away, and Sprouts Farmers Market is around 2.6 miles for produce-heavy trips. That variety makes weeknight cooking feel less like a chore and more like a choice.

Housing here is mostly owner-driven, and the broader area’s 68.8% homeownership rate matches what you feel in the neighborhood’s pace. People put down roots, work on their homes over time, and keep a steady neighborhood rhythm rather than turning over every year. The typical value point in this ZIP hovers around $361,400, which often places Kelliwood Place on the radar for buyers who want established Cinco Ranch living while staying tied into Katy ISD’s well-known school network.

School logistics are one of the clearest day-to-day advantages. Jeanette Hayes Elementary is about 0.4 miles away and Memorial Parkway Junior High is about 0.5 miles, both A-rated and close enough to make mornings smoother. Families also look toward Hazel S. Pattison Elementary around 0.8 miles, Garland McMeans Junior High around 1.2 miles, and Taylor High School about 1.4 miles away, all within a short drive that keeps after-school activities manageable. In a ZIP where about 19.5% of residents are under 18 and 52.5% have a bachelor’s degree or higher, the school-focused culture is easy to see.

Fitness and recreation tend to happen in small, repeatable routines. Some residents build their week around Crunch Fitness about 1.5 miles away, while others pick outdoor time at places like Kid Fit Park around 1.8 miles. For swim days, Cinco Ranch Beach Club is about 2.2 miles, and the Gerri Ayers Swimming Pool is around 1.5 miles. Golf is close too, with The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch about 2 miles and Willow Fork Country Club about 1.8 miles—both easy to fold into a weekend.

Commuting patterns in the area lean heavily toward driving, and the numbers back that up with about 68.8% driving alone and 17.8% working from home in the 77450 ZIP. That mix shows up on weekday mornings when some homes stay quiet while remote workers settle in, and others time their departures carefully. After work, the neighborhood’s social radius is simple: a tea run to Kim’s Tea House about 1.3 miles away, pastries at Rustika Cafe & Bakery around 2.5 miles, or an easy meet-up at Little Woodrow’s roughly 2.7 miles away.

Coffee Runs, Groceries, and Hangouts Close to Home

Kelliwood Place has the kind of nearby lineup that makes your “regular spots” feel effortless. For coffee, you’ve got a Starbucks about 0.4 miles away when you want something fast, plus local favorites like Bonjour Cafe around 1.4 miles and Long Coffee about 2.2 miles when you’re meeting someone and want to linger. If tea is more your routine, Kim’s Tea House about 1.3 miles away is close enough to turn into a midweek treat.

Errands are equally convenient. Walmart Neighborhood Market is roughly 0.3 miles from the neighborhood, and the grocery cluster around 1.3 miles includes H-E-B, ALDI, and Katy Supermarket, which makes it easy to shop based on what you’re cooking rather than what’s closest. When you want to break up the week with something social, The Cellar Door is about 1.6 miles away, and you’ll find game-day energy at Bourbon Street Sports Bar around 1.7 miles or a more patio-style evening at Brewskis Pub & Patio about 2.2 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods Around Kelliwood Place

Kelliwood Place sits among a tight collection of established pockets that locals tend to reference by name. Kelliwood Trails and Highland Trails are both about 0.2 miles away, which makes them feel like immediate neighbors when you’re driving the same routes for school and groceries. Kelliwood Enclave and Kelliwood Gardens are around 0.4 miles, keeping that Kelliwood-side character consistent as you move around the area.

A little farther out, neighborhoods like Westgreen and Lakes of Buckingham at about 0.6 miles broaden the nearby housing options, while Kelliwood Estates and University Park—also around 0.6 miles—add more nearby streets to explore when you’re comparing home styles. LakeForest, Stonelodge, and Kelliwood Lakes are around 0.7 miles, and West Side Forest at about 0.8 miles rounds out the close-in choices, all within the same day-to-day orbit of Katy ISD campuses and the grocery-and-cafe corridor that serves 77450.

Local Resources and Services Near Kelliwood Place

Families in Kelliwood Place are closely tied into Katy ISD, with campuses like Jeanette Hayes Elementary and Memorial Parkway Junior High nearby, and district support services within reach, including Katy Independent School District around 6.4 miles and Katy ISD Nutrition and Food Service about 6.1 miles away. For water and utility needs, Municipal District Services LLC (Water District) is listed about 3.3 miles from the neighborhood, which is helpful to know when you’re setting up service or sorting billing questions.

For civic services, the Harris County Courthouse is about 3.4 miles away, and the Harris County Clerk’s Office at the Harris County Courthouse is listed at about 7 miles. Day-to-day basics are close too, including a USPS location about 2.4 miles away. When it comes to public safety resources, the Katy Police Department is about 6.3 miles away, and for fire response the Katy Fire Department is listed around 6.3 miles, with additional stations like Willowfork Fire Department - Fort Bend County Esd 2 about 6.5 miles away.

If you like having a library option on the radar, the Harris County Public Library is listed about 6.2 miles away, making it a practical stop for weekend browsing, school projects, and summer reading routines.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kelliwood Place

Is Kelliwood Place a good place to live?

Kelliwood Place is a strong choice for buyers who want established Cinco Ranch living with everyday convenience built in. In the surrounding 77450 area, the typical home value is about $361,400, and the median household income of $106,402 reflects a community where homeowners tend to stay and maintain their properties. The neighborhood’s day-to-day appeal is how close everything is: Walmart Neighborhood Market is about 0.3 miles away, Starbucks is roughly 0.4 miles, and schools like Jeanette Hayes Elementary and Memorial Parkway Junior High are within about half a mile. That proximity creates a smoother routine and a neighborly, settled feel.

Is Kelliwood Place safe?

Specific crime statistics weren’t provided, so it’s not possible to quantify safety here. That said, Kelliwood Place sits in a part of 77450 where homeownership is high at about 68.8%, which often correlates with a more stable, watchful neighborhood culture. Residents also have nearby law enforcement access through the Katy Police Department about 6.3 miles away, and the area’s established school-centered routine—families heading to Jeanette Hayes Elementary (about 0.4 miles) and Memorial Parkway Junior High (about 0.5 miles)—typically supports active neighbors out and about during the day. Many households also work from home in this ZIP at about 17.8%, which can mean more eyes on the street during weekdays.

How are the schools in Kelliwood Place?

Schools are one of the clearest strengths near Kelliwood Place, with many A-rated campuses in Katy ISD within a short drive. Jeanette Hayes Elementary is about 0.4 miles away and Memorial Parkway Junior High is about 0.5 miles, both rated A, which is a big deal for daily logistics. Other nearby A-rated options include Hazel S. Pattison Elementary around 0.8 miles, Garland McMeans Junior High around 1.2 miles, and Taylor High School about 1.4 miles away. For families comparing upper-grade pathways, Cinco Ranch High School is also close at about 3.1 miles, giving buyers multiple well-regarded Katy ISD options in the same general area.

What is the cost of living in Kelliwood Place?

A full cost-of-living breakdown for Kelliwood Place isn’t possible from the provided data because no local cost-of-living index or BEA Regional Price Parity (RPP) numbers were included. Without the RPP values for overall costs, housing, goods, and utilities (where 100 equals the U.S. average), it’s not accurate to say whether this area runs above or below the national baseline using that framework. What can be said concretely is property taxes: the Harris County property tax rate provided is $0.3810 per $100 of valuation. Rates for the city and the school district were not provided, so a combined estimated rate cannot be calculated from the information available. On housing costs, the typical home value in 77450 is about $361,400, and the median gross rent is $1,746 per month, which gives buyers and renters a realistic starting point for budgeting. And while Texas property taxes can be a meaningful line item, Texas has no state income tax, which often helps households balance the overall budget depending on their income and housing choices.

Is Kelliwood Place good for families?

Kelliwood Place works well for families largely because the school routine is so close and predictable. Jeanette Hayes Elementary is about 0.4 miles away and Memorial Parkway Junior High is about 0.5 miles away, both A-rated in Katy ISD, which can reduce the daily stress of drop-offs and after-school activities. The broader 77450 area also has a sizable family presence with about 19.5% of residents under 18. On weekends, families have nearby activity options like Kid Fit Park around 1.8 miles and swim time at Cinco Ranch Beach Club about 2.2 miles, plus everyday convenience for quick grocery runs to H-E-B about 1.3 miles away.

What is Kelliwood Place known for?

Kelliwood Place is known locally for feeling like a settled, school-connected pocket of Cinco Ranch where errands and activities stay close to home. The neighborhood’s identity is tied to its proximity to A-rated Katy ISD campuses like Jeanette Hayes Elementary (about 0.4 miles) and Memorial Parkway Junior High (about 0.5 miles), which shapes the day-to-day rhythm. It’s also defined by how quickly residents can tap into the broader Cinco Ranch lifestyle, with golf nearby at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch about 2 miles and social spots like The Cellar Door around 1.6 miles. In 77450, a typical home value around $361,400 reinforces its reputation as established, mainstream Cinco Ranch living.

What are things to do near Kelliwood Place?

Near Kelliwood Place, most “things to do” are the easy, repeatable kind that become part of your routine. For a casual night out, The Cellar Door is about 1.6 miles away, with Bourbon Street Sports Bar and EinStein’s Pub both around 1.7 miles, and Little Woodrow’s about 2.7 miles when you want a bigger patio vibe. For daytime breaks, coffee options range from Starbucks about 0.4 miles away to Bonjour Cafe around 1.4 miles and Rustika Cafe & Bakery about 2.5 miles. If you want to stay active, Crunch Fitness is about 1.5 miles away, and recreation options include Cinco Ranch Beach Club about 2.2 miles and The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch about 2 miles.

What ZIP code is Kelliwood Place in?

Kelliwood Place is in ZIP code 77450. Most nearby schools, groceries, and everyday services you’ll use from the neighborhood are also centered around 77450.

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