Living in Katy, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Katy · Census data 2020–2024
Katy has 25,184 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $114,912 (46% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $401,700, the median rent is $1,602/month.
Katy at a glance
- Population
- 25,184
- Median age
- 37.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $114,912State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $401,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,602/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Katy a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Katy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Katy the median home value is $401,700, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,602 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,953 a month in housing costs.
Katy median household income
The median household income in Katy is $114,912 and the income per person is $47,854. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Katy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,495
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.15
Katy demographics
- Population
- 25,184
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 7,942
- Foreign-born
- 20.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Katy ›
Education in Katy
48.8% of adults 25 and older in Katy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Katy
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Katy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | 25,184 | $114,912 | $401,700 | $1,602 |
| Cinco Ranch | 18,611 | $161,972 | $475,600 | $1,986 |
| Brookshire | 5,495 | $65,934 | $159,300 | $1,264 |
| Fulshear | 34,868 | $187,035 | $572,700 | $1,952 |
| Pattison | 706 | $99,659 | $504,400 | — |
| Weston Lakes | 4,217 | $145,394 | $673,600 | — |
| Simonton | 914 | $109,375 | $390,500 | — |
| Brazos Country | 619 | $151,250 | $511,600 | — |
| Mission Bend | 36,586 | $67,282 | $233,800 | $1,747 |
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What is the median household income in Katy, TX?
The median household income in Katy is $114,912, 46% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Katy?
The median home value in Katy is $401,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Katy?
The median gross rent in Katy is $1,602 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Katy, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 42% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Katy?
The median age in Katy is 37.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Katy?
The average commute to work in Katy is 31 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Katy?
The unemployment rate in Katy is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Katy?
48.8% of adults in Katy have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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