At a Glance
Median Income
$107,332
$45,327 per capita
Home Value
$376,800
Zillow: $331,839
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
39.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
3,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.1%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
9.3% smoking rate
How Katy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Katy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Katy a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Katy residents earn a median household income of $107,332 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,327. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Katy is $376,800 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,839. Median rent is $1,609/month, with 39.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Katy reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,283/100K.
Education
47.1% of adults in Katy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% above the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Katy has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23,900
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,563/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,332
Per Capita$45,327
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$376,800
Rent$1,609
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$331,839
Housing Units7,698
Rent Burden39.2%
Crime
F
Violent234/100K
Property3,283/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation143 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.1%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+19.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Katy was founded in 1945.
The median home in Katy was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.