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Katy.
About
Life in Katy
Katy started as a small rice-farming town west of Houston and has become one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the region, with the population up about 30% since 2020. It's a family town: about 81% of households own their home, and the median household income is $114,912, around 42% above the national median. The median home value is $401,700, and rent averages $1,602 a month.
Katy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
20.2%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Population Growth
+29.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics20.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Katy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Katy, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.0%), and 21.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.4%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.4%
of households
Married Couples
60.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.15
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 14% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Katy
In Katy, rent runs 14% above the TX average, and home values are 42% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,207
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2003
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $330,372 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Katy
Unemployment in Katy is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Katy Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.3 min avg
How Katy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Katy, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M 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 63% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Katy runs 63% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
123
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,966.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Katy Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harris County, which includes Katy, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73.1M |
| 2023 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.3M |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $34.1M |
| 2020 | 17 | Hail | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200.6M |
| 2018 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harris County, county-wide
Katy is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, which includes Katy, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Harris County, county-wide
Katy is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Katy has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
75
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| Feb | 68°F | 48°F | 3.03" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.64" |
| Apr | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 4.30" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 5.67" |
| Jul | 94°F | 76°F | 3.76" |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 4.95" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 5.30" |
| Oct | 83°F | 62°F | 5.21" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Katy
Katy has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Katy
Psychiatric · 5.4 mi away · Katy
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Houston
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.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Katy
Katy's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 48.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Katy (within 15 miles)
Denver College of Nursing-Houston
13.9 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 135 students · median earnings $90,917 (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: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Katy
Katy has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
92 mi awayBig Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Katy
Katy Branch Library
5414 Franz Rd, Katy
Cities Near Katy
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Katy?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Katy FAQ
Is Katy, Texas affordable?⌄
Katy's median rent is $1,602/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $114,912/year. Median home value is $401,700.
Is Katy, Texas safe?⌄
Katy's violent crime rate was 123 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2967 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Katy, Texas?⌄
Katy has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Katy, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Katy is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,602/month and median household income is $114,912/year. The median home value is $401,700. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Katy, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Katy is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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