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Living in Katy, TX
Explore Katy and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.6 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Katy at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population25,184
Median Household Income$114,912
Median Home Value$401,700
Median Gross Rent$1,602
Median Age37.6
Average Household Size3.2
Unemployment7.4%
Work From Home18.0%
Homeownership80.7%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Katy is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Katy and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Katy
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$401,700
Median Gross Rent$1,602
Homeownership80.7%
Housing Vacancy6.5%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Katy, TX
Median Household Income$114,912
Unemployment7.4%
Work From Home18.0%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Katy and how households are structured
Population25,184
Median Age37.6
Average Household Size3.2
Katy is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Katy
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Katy point to very hot summers, mild winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High95.0°F
Average Winter Low45.3°F
Annual Rainfall49.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Katy
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Katy & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Katy spans Fort Bend, Harris and Waller counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Katy especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Katy shows a population of about 25,184. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Fort Bend County, Harris County and Waller County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Katy with all 3 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Katy, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.