OP, I work around 610 and San Felipe as well, which means I use the WP Tollway daily. IMO, commuting between that area and any neighborhood west of 99 during rush hour would be pure hell.

Even though the westward expansion of the WPT and FM1093 should begin very soon, it will not be nearly enough to alleviate the growing congestion of the I10-99-1093-Fulshear "box."

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OP, I work around 610 and San Felipe as well, which means I use the WP Tollway daily. IMO, commuting between that area and any neighborhood west of 99 during rush hour would be pure hell.

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So, you recommend staying east of 99 then? What would estimate commute to be east of 99 cinco ranch/kelliwood etc area by George Bush park to 610 San Felipe.....considering work hours of 8 - 4:30?

Sorry to shift gears - What about commute from Bridgeland/Cypress area? Better or worse than eastern part of Cinco Ranch?

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OP, I work around 610 and San Felipe as well, which means I use the WP Tollway daily. IMO, commuting between that area and any neighborhood west of 99 during rush hour would be pure hell.

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So, you recommend staying east of 99 then? What would estimate commute to be east of 99 cinco ranch/kelliwood etc area by George Bush park to 610 San Felipe.....considering work hours of 8 - 4:30?

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Personally, yes. To get to the office by 8? Probably 50-60 minutes. My schedule is pretty flexible, so these days, I usually don't get in until close to 9. Leaving at 4:30, you're probably 45 minutes to get home. Not too long ago, leaving at 4:30, I could get from my office to Mason Rd in 30 minutes. But the afternoon rush hour starts earlier now. But that's city-wide, not just for Katy/Cinco area.

I can't really comment on a Bridgeland/Cypress commute, other than the fact that 290 sucks.

I'd also recommend green trails. the homes are nice and it's close enough to the freeways to not make the commute miserable.

We live in Long Meadow Farms and love it. I commute to the Galleria daily and I like being South of Westpark because it is actually faster and cheaper to take 59 rather than Westpark everyday. The schools are LCISD but the actual schools for our neighborhood rate about the same as the KISD schools.

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I guess that was the a perfect example of the infamous humble brag! Ha

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Just a bit, but you will be the only honest one on this thread about your "commute" from your house in Katy to work.

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I commute from Seven Meadows to Cinco Ranch. 10 minutes at 745am.

Coming from East Cinco is much better than Cypress. You have 3 options really. 10, Westpark and Westheimer.

Going west home in the WP toll isn't too bad. After the beltway it goes at posted speeds until 99. Takes me about 40 mins from westchase to southwest cinco right off 1463.

Westheimer?

Yes westheimer...pkwy through the floodplain and into westheimer rd.

This is my commute every morning into westchase area. Its the best route!

If he means into the galleria on westheimer, he's effing crazy!

I know people that take Westheimer into the galleria. I'm not saying it's ideal. Just that there are options if you realize one of the freeways is a big mess. Options is all.

Commuting from Cypress would not be ideal, but we are about to put our 3600+ SF home on the market here for an amount less than that!

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I know people that take Westheimer into the galleria. I'm not saying it's ideal. Just that there are options if you realize one of the freeways is a big mess. Options is all.

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From Cinco? That's seem ridiculous.

I used to go the back way from Nottingham Country to Strake and that was a tortuous commute... And that was nearly 20 years ago!

You might as well mention walking as an option.

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I know people that take Westheimer into the galleria. I'm not saying it's ideal. Just that there are options if you realize one of the freeways is a big mess. Options is all.

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From Cinco? That's seem ridiculous.

I used to go the back way from Nottingham Country to Strake and that was a tortuous commute... And that was nearly 20 years ago!

You might as well mention walking as an option.

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It's certainly not a great solution, but it isn't as bad as it sounds. It beats sitting on 10 when it's a parking lot. And after about 30 minutes of that, I think walking might be in the mix.

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I know people that take Westheimer into the galleria. I'm not saying it's ideal. Just that there are options if you realize one of the freeways is a big mess. Options is all.

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I've been on 10 and the Westpark in some pretty awful traffic before... But I've never been in it ever and thought to myself 'damn... Should have just taken Westheimer all the way'.

People might do that... But if they do, they are morons. I can't see a situation where it is ever faster than the freeways.

In terms of the area, I actually just relocated for work and left Lakes of Bella Terra. I call resounding bull**** on basically every commute time that's been quoted from the area to this board this far.

I really liked the area... But the commute sucks bad. I left for arrival to work at 630 every morning to the energy corridor and never was sitting at my desk earlier than 715. Going home was quicker... Like 30-45 minutes depending on traffic on 99.

I'd have to go the Galleria area pretty often for morning meetings. Was right off where 1093 becomes Westpark... The Galleria from there at 645 or 7 is easily an hour commute and anyone who says otherwise is full or crap. Downtown or med center has to be worst than that.

Will add that I maybe buy some of the commute times quoted if this were 2 years ago, but not after the glut of building that's happened since then.

The West-park moves at posted speeds in the afternoon once you get west of the beltway (maybe a mile west some days). Very easy to make it to 99 in about 25-30 minutes from Westchase, depending on how long it takes to get onto the WP for me. At 1093 it backs up at 99. It moves though. Maybe 5-10 minutes to Katy Gaston - yes some days it's worse. Then another 10 to the house. I typically make it home in 45 or less.

If you lived in Lakes of BT justs exit 99 and get down to Bellaire Blvd. Pretty easy.

But east of 99 and south of Cinco is a very doable commute. We are in the 4th largest city in America. Let's not kid ourselves.

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I know people that take Westheimer into the galleria. I'm not saying it's ideal. Just that there are options if you realize one of the freeways is a big mess. Options is all.

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I've been on 10 and the Westpark in some pretty awful traffic before... But I've never been in it ever and thought to myself 'damn... Should have just taken Westheimer all the way'.

People might do that... But if they do, they are morons. I can't see a situation where it is ever faster than the freeways.

In terms of the area, I actually just relocated for work and left Lakes of Bella Terra. I call resounding bull**** on basically every commute time that's been quoted from the area to this board this far.

I really liked the area... But the commute sucks bad. I left for arrival to work at 630 every morning to the energy corridor and never was sitting at my desk earlier than 715. Going home was quicker... Like 30-45 minutes depending on traffic on 99.

I'd have to go the Galleria area pretty often for morning meetings. Was right off where 1093 becomes Westpark... The Galleria from there at 645 or 7 is easily an hour commute and anyone who says otherwise is full or crap. Downtown or med center has to be worst than that.

Will add that I maybe buy some of the commute times quoted if this were 2 years ago, but not after the glut of building that's happened since then.

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It's situational...not suggesting anyone make it an everyday route. And yes, depending on the time the commute sucks. Just depends on what your thresholds are when it comes to traffic.

And remember the commute from Katy will get much worse before it ever gets better.

A whole other discussion but I would anticipate a lot more companies moving away from the center of Houston and into the outskirts to stay attractive to the top talent. A lot of development going on in Katy.

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And remember the commute from Katy will get much worse before it ever gets better.

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Solid analysis, Einstein.

Word of advice.....if you get out of bed before 6am and don't work an 8-5 job, then the traffic isn't a factor.

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I work off 610 and Post Oak. It usually takes me about 45-60 minutes to and from. I leave closer to 8am and typically get there right before 9am. Try and leave around 4pm and you're golden.

I'd move west of 99.

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That's a realistic commute quote from out there.

To the one claiming 25-30 minutes to 610 and San Felipe from Firethorne in the morning: no way. I lived about 4 miles closer in town and right off 1093 (one light before it becomes Westpark) and you MIGHT be able to get to the Galleria in 35 minutes from there in Saturday early morning traffic. Just the reality of the distance you are traveling to get into town.

skip Firethorne, until 1463 gets widened or they finally build other routes out of the neighborhood (west firethorne, cane island expressway) etc...

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And remember the commute from Katy will get much worse before it ever gets better.

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Solid analysis, Einstein.

Word of advice.....if you get out of bed before 6am and don't work an 8-5 job, then the traffic isn't a factor.

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i leave the house at 6 roughly every morning, and even at 6 i10 is packed.

That's what I'm saying. From West of 99, 5:45am is the magic number. I work at 290 and 8, but only go into the office 2-3 times per week. If I don't get on the road by 5:45am, then I wait until 8:00 - 8:15am and it's much better. The wife carpools to the Galleria area so she hits the HOV lane which is nice.

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skip Firethorne, until 1463 gets widened or they finally build other routes out of the neighborhood (west firethorne, cane island expressway) etc...

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Highly recommend the OP try a morning commute from 1463 or 1093 before purchasing. Keep in mind the projected road projects should offset some of the future traffic from Tamarron Lakes and similar developments.
Still better than 290. If you can wait, Elyson (cino ranch developer), Cane Island and Ventana Lakes will be changing the North side of I10 for the better.

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Sorry to shift gears - What about commute from Bridgeland/Cypress area? Better or worse than eastern part of Cinco Ranch?

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I live in Fairfield. Personally I'm not a big fan of Bridgeland. Not sure I can really say why. If I were moving to the Cypress area right now I would probably pick Fairfield (or some of the small neighborhoods behind it) or Coles Crossing. Both have good schools and nice houses in your range.

Don't commute daily to Galleria but drive that way every once in awhile. Biggest issue your facing right now is that your only commuting option is 290 and it will be under some level of construction for the next 5-10 yrs. If you have someone to carpool with or are on the road when the 290 Express Lane is open the drive will likely be pretty quick (30ish min).

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Keep in mind the projected road projects should offset some of the future traffic from Tamarron Lakes and similar developments.
Still better than 290.

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IMO, road expansion/traffic reduction will never stay ahead of increased development. Withe the current developments underway, as soon as the WP tollway/FM 1093 are expanded, the growth out there will immediately fill to capacity.

Then add the developments that are planned, but haven't broken ground yet. Not to mention the 1,000s of acres of Harrison land south of 1093. And if you're looking a few years out, the 1,000s of Twinwood acres around Simonton.

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A whole other discussion but I would anticipate a lot more companies moving away from the center of Houston and into the outskirts to stay attractive to the top talent. A lot of development going on in Katy.

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more hard hitting insights.

Wasn't meant to be breaking news but something to keep in mind. So many people base their housing decisions off their work situation when the average person changes jobs close 20 times in their career(s). A lot of opportunity to find employment out in Katy now and even more so down the road.

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Keep in mind the projected road projects should offset some of the future traffic from Tamarron Lakes and similar developments.
Still better than 290.

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IMO, road expansion/traffic reduction will never stay ahead of increased development. Withe the current developments underway, as soon as the WP tollway/FM 1093 are expanded, the growth out there will immediately fill to capacity.

Then add the developments that are planned, but haven't broken ground yet. Not to mention the 1,000s of acres of Harrison land south of 1093. And if you're looking a few years out, the 1,000s of Twinwood acres around Simonton.

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That's a fair expectation. Much more likely than thinking that new roads will alleviate traffic for any reasonable length of time.

Just going to throw this out there... How about Sienna Plantation? Lots of home options, great schools, very family friendly & easy access to Ft Bend Toll which is the best road in Houston.

What about Sugar Lakes? Pretty handy to 59 and 90.

I live in Grand Lakes east of 99. I work at Post Oak and San Felipe. I leave the house at 0730 and take Westheimer Parkway through George Bush Park to Westheimer. I take Westheimer to West Houston Center Blvd then over to WPT and into Post Oak. It's basically the same time into the office as WPT from Mason Road with one less toll. It's an hour no matter what I do. Once school is over it's closer to 45-50 minutes.

Going home I take WPT ALL the way from Post Oak. I leave between 1800 and 1900 and it's usually 30-40 minutes, closer to 25 the closer to 1900 that I leave.

Something to keep in mind is that with the opening of 99 at 1093 and at I-10, 99 has become very congested. Being east of 99 can help avoid that a bit.

There are some nice neighbourhoods west of 99, but for convenience and minimizing your time into the office, I recommend east of 99. My advice is to stay south of Highland Knolls, north of 1093 and east of 99. There are some nice older neighbourhoods in Kelliwood off of Fry. My section of GL is 10-15 years old and well maintained. You could find something nice in the price range you are seeking. Also, remember to consider traffic noise. You don't want to be too close to 99 or 1093 or 10.

Finally, we just started a new Catholic parish called Saint Faustina. We meet at Hubenak Elementary right now, but our church will be on 1093 just east of Cross Creek Ranch. We have an awesome priest named Father Dat Hoang. Meeting in a school is less than ideal but Father Dat is awesome.

PM me if you want to know more since we basically work at the same locale.