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Life in Cypress
If you're considering Cypress, you're looking at a solidly affluent Orange County suburb with strong diversity and family-oriented demographics—about 60% of households are married couples, and the median age hovers around 41. The income and home values tell the real story: you're buying into a wealthy area where the median home costs north of $910,000 and median household income sits around $130,000, so affordability is a significant trade-off unless you're already established financially. The commute averages about 30 minutes, which is workable for Orange County but worth factoring in if you're heading toward LA or further east.
Cypress at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Foreign-Born
32.4%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
-2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.4% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Cypress: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cypress, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (24.2%), and 11.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.0%
of households
Married Couples
61.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Cypress
In Cypress, rent runs 22% above the CA average, and home values are 24% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,066
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,067,841 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Cypress and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cypress is 1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Cypress Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute28.9 min avg
How Cypress residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cypress, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Long Beach International Airport (LGB)
Small hub1.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 14 mi
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)
Medium hub5.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 8% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cypress runs 8% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
301.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,209.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cypress Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Orange County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Orange County, which includes Cypress, the most common type is high wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heavy Rain | $40,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | High Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | High Wind | $50,000 |
| 2022 | 42 | High Wind | $60.0M |
| 2021 | 40 | High Wind | $952,000 |
| 2020 | 30 | High Wind | $105,000 |
| 2019 | 33 | High Surf | $125,500 |
| 2018 | 23 | High Surf | $20,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
121 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Orange County, county-wide
Cypress is about 2% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orange County, which includes Cypress, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
138
per year
Moderate Days
214
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Orange County, county-wide
Cypress is about 2% of Orange County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 47°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cypress has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and warm winters (avg low 47°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/47°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 46°F | 2.85" |
| Feb | 69°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 1.74" |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 0.59" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 0.30" |
| Jun | 79°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 87°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 85°F | 65°F | 0.14" |
| Oct | 80°F | 58°F | 0.50" |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 1.86" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cypress
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cypress's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Anaheim Community Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 1.8 mi away · Anaheim
Uci Health - Los Alamitos
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.9 mi away · Los Alamitos
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.1 mi away · La Palma
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education26.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cypress
Cypress's student/teacher ratio is 26.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cypress (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
9.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Long Beach
4.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-Dominguez Hills
12.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,538 students · in-state tuition $7,853 · 68% graduate · median earnings $62,587 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,034 students · in-state tuition $1,202 · 29% graduate · median earnings $50,592 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,478 students · in-state tuition $67,894 · 82% graduate · median earnings $80,694 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cypress
Cypress has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
46 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
47 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cypress
Cypress Branch Library
5331 Orange Ave., Cypress
Cities Near Cypress
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cypress?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cypress FAQ
Is Cypress, California affordable?⌄
Cypress's median rent is $2,483/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $130,215/year. Median home value is $913,900.
Is Cypress, California safe?⌄
Cypress's violent crime rate was 301 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1210 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cypress, California?⌄
Cypress has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cypress, California?⌄
The cost of living in Cypress is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,483/month and median household income is $130,215/year. The median home value is $913,900. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cypress, California?⌄
The average commute in Cypress is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from