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Thinking About The Katy, TX Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Katy. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

130,920

Median Home

$420K

Median Income

$144K

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With a population of 130,920, Katy is a large TX city. Median household income is $144K with homes valued around $420K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Katy, TX. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$420K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

72%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Katy, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

77494

Area Stats

Pop: 130,920

Home Value: $420K

Katy Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Houston Area

Home: $280K16 mi away

Austin Area

Home: $540K123 mi away

San Antonio Area

Home: $257K166 mi away

Dallas Area

Home: $373K223 mi away

Fort Worth Area

Home: $233K229 mi away

Schools Near Katy

Schools in and around Katy, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Private Schools (13)

ALEM LLC DBA KIDDIE ACADEMY OF KATY WEST

BEREAN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

CHILDRENS LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER

FAITH WEST ACADEMY

GUIDEPOST MONESSORI AT KATY

KATY ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

KIDS R KIDS 46TX

MIRUS ACADEMY

MONTESSORI HOUSE FOR CHILDREN

SAFARI KIDS LEARNING CENTER

ST JOHN XXIII COLLEGE PRREPARATORY

SUGAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL KATY

WESTLAKE PREPARATORY LUTHERAN ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Katy stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB+

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Katy and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.