Elyson is a 3,642-acre master-planned community located off FM 529 and Grand Parkway in northwest Katy, created by the same development team behind Cinco Ranch. Specifically, the community commits over 750 acres — more than 20% of its total acreage — to parks, trails, lakes, recreation centers, and natural open spaces. Furthermore, Elyson employs a Lifestyle Director who manages a year-round calendar of community events including The Great Get-Together picnic, Movies on the Lawn, Story Time, Happy Hours, and MyBalance Fitness classes.

Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, game room, parks, playground, walking and biking trails, and tennis courts. Elyson’s planned 6,000 single-family homes at buildout would place it among the largest planned communities in the Katy corridor. The community was recognized by RCLCO in its 2025 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities list alongside Sunterra, Bridgeland, and Tamarron as one of Houston’s strongest performers by annual sales volume. Additionally, Harmony School of Excellence — Katy, an A-rated STEM-focused charter school — operates a 26-acre campus within Elyson.

Approximately 90% of Elyson’s planned homes are within Katy Independent School District — the #1 school district in Houston for five consecutive years. However, approximately 10% of the community’s planned 6,000 homes are within Waller ISD — a meaningful distinction for buyers who are specifically purchasing for Katy ISD access. Specifically, buyers must verify their specific address assignment through the Katy ISD lookup tool rather than assuming all of Elyson is within Katy ISD.

Two new Katy ISD elementary schools opened in August 2025 specifically to serve Elyson and surrounding growth areas: Alfred and Ann Boudny Elementary and Cross Elementary. Currently, Elyson students in Katy ISD attend McElwain Elementary (opened 2020), Youngblood Elementary (opened 2023), Boudny Elementary (opened 2025), or Cross Elementary (opened 2025) at the elementary level, and Nelson Junior High (opened Fall 2024) at the middle school level, and Freeman High School for high school. Furthermore, Harmony School of Excellence — Katy on Elyson’s campus provides a charter school alternative for families who prefer that option.

Elyson’s home price range from approximately $230K to $650K makes it the most accessible master-planned new construction community in the Katy ISD corridor. Specifically, entry-level product from production builders starts in the low $230Ks, while mid-tier and premium product runs to $650K+ for larger homes on premium lots. Active builders in Elyson include names like David Weekley, Perry Homes, Westin Homes, and others — buyers should verify current builder availability directly with the Elyson community sales center as phases change.

As a still-developing community, Elyson’s landscaping and amenity infrastructure are still maturing relative to Cinco Ranch’s established canopy and community depth. This is the expected trade-off for buying into a community at an earlier stage — newer construction standards, entry pricing, and new-home warranties versus the established character and proven value track record of a mature community. Additionally, Elyson’s location in northwest Katy near FM 529 and Grand Parkway provides reasonable Grand Parkway access but longer I-10 commute times than Cinco Ranch 77450 or Cane Island for Energy Corridor workers.

For the full Katy new construction landscape, see our Katy TX new construction guide. For school assignment details, see our Katy ISD schools update.