Katy, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
23,900 Population
$107,332 Median Income
$376,800 Home Value
$1,609 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
289 Violent Crime / 100K
36.0 yrs Median Age
47.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
4.8
Economy
4.7
Affordability
1.0
Safety
4.8
Education

People

Population23,900
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,563/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 52.3%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$107,332
Per Capita Income$45,327
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty Rate3.0%
County GDP$49,615M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$376,800
Zillow Value$335,844
Median Rent$1,609
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Depression20.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime289/100K
Property Crime3,439/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft190.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Jan / Jul55° / 85°
Rain50 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

4.8/5
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)15

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Work From Home13.8%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations36

How Katy Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$107,332
Home Value$376,800
Median Rent$1,609
Poverty Rate3.0%
Bachelor's Degree+47.1%
Unemployment3.6%
Violent Crime288.8 /100K
Avg Temperature71.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population23,900
Population Density1,563 per sq mi
Median Age36.0 years
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52.3% Black 9.3% Hispanic 2% Other 36.4%
White52.3%
Black or African American9.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races36.4%

Language

English Only71.0%
Spanish Speakers29.0%
English 71% Spanish 29%

Social Characteristics

Disability10.7%
Health Insurance89.6%

Income

43% above avg
Median Household Income$107,332
Per Capita Income$45,327
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,203
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$110,221

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Poverty Rate3.0%
Total Establishments (County)18,369
County GDP$49,615M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,517
Healthcare Facilities2,621
Retail Stores2,331
Manufacturing411
Total Establishments18,369

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,517 Healthcare 2,621 Retail 2,331 Manufacturing 411

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$110,221
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,359

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.0 min
Work From Home13.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

34% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$376,800
Zillow Home Value Index$335,844

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$368,995
Price Per Sq Ft$158
Homes Sold (month)408
Sale-to-List Ratio93.8%
Price Drops37.2%
Active Inventory1,722

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.2%

Rental Costs

38% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,609
Zillow Rent Index$1,896

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,359
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.75%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma8.9%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)15.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage89.6%
Regular Checkup73.1%
Premature Death Rate5,310 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access89.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)2,621
Restaurants (County)1,517

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime288.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape85.3 /100K
Robbery105.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault98.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,438.8 /100K
Burglary374.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,874.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft190.3 /100K
Arson6.6 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)35
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

55°F Jan 85°F Jul
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Average71.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation49.7 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation143 ft (44 m)
Land Area15.3 sq mi (39.6 km²)
Population Density1,563 per sq mi
Latitude29.7909°
Longitude-95.8407°
County FIPS48157

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.9%
D 49.5%

Democrat +1.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+47.1%
High School+91.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,563 per sq mi
Land Area15.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations36
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)43
Public Libraries (County)15

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)35
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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