What area does the Katy, TX guide cover?

This Hyperlocal Area Guide uses ZIP/ZCTA 77449 and 77450 and 77493 and 77494 as the primary area boundary, with Harris County, Fort Bend County, Waller County as the county context.

What school context is used for Katy, TX?

This guide uses Katy ISD as the school context. Buyers should verify current attendance boundaries by address before making a decision.

What should buyers compare in Katy, TX?

Buyers should compare neighborhood fit, school context, commute routes, amenities, property condition, flood/weather due diligence, and current inventory before choosing where to focus.

How is this Area Guide kept useful over time?

The guide is designed around reusable local data modules that can refresh from public sources, cached results, and verified local context rather than one-off static copy.

Discover Katy

Established access, newer growth, and serious buyer demand.

Katy spans historic neighborhoods, major master-planned communities, retail corridors, and west Houston commuter access. Buyers often compare it for schools, newer inventory, parks, and strong resale visibility.

Use this guide to compare Katy by ZIP-level boundaries, schools, amenities, market pace, and commute tradeoffs before choosing a pocket.

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Katy, TX neighborhood and home context — Katy, TX guide context for homes, schools, amenities, and local due diligence.

Around Katy

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Explore restaurants, everyday essentials, schools, parks, healthcare, shopping, wellness, worship, and family-friendly places around Katy, TX.

222 mapped pointsCurated Google picks + NCES schools + local map sources

Listings feed

Katy homes for sale.

Live IDX listings for Katy homes, filtered through Lofty and styled to match the Area Guide listing tiles.

All Katy $300K-$450K $450K-$650K 4+ Beds Newer Build School context

1029 Arbor Village LN, Katy, TX 77493

$360,290

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,385 SqFt

Listed by Coventry Homes

2020 Hidden Hills LN, Katy, TX 77493

$348,040

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,024 SqFt

Listed by Coventry Homes

21234 Bellaria Summit TRCE, Katy, TX 77449

$2,100

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,666 SqFt

Listed by RA Brokers

2719 Birchwood Meadow CT, Katy, TX 77494

$528,000

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,203 SqFt

Listed by Houston Elite Properties LLC

6710 Pine Haven CT, Katy, TX 77493

$1,285,000

4 Beds 5 Baths 4,610 SqFt

Listed by CI Estates Realty, LLC

417 Wild Thicket DR, Katy, TX 77493

$523,450

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,385 SqFt

Listed by Newmark Homes

23203 Fall Wind CT, Katy, TX 77494

$3,750

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,111 SqFt

Listed by REALM Real Estate Professionals - Sugar Land

2016 Hidden Hills LN, Katy, TX 77493

$346,085

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,727 SqFt

Listed by Coventry Homes

24711 Hibiscus Garden WAY, Katy, TX 77493

$4,500

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,309 SqFt

Listed by Realty Of America, LLC

2024 Hidden Hills LN, Katy, TX 77493

$351,540

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,074 SqFt

Listed by Coventry Homes

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Median sold

Know the middle before chasing the edges.

The median sold price gives buyers and sellers a calmer baseline than active list prices. From there, compare condition, neighborhood, lot, age, and school/commute fit.

Population413,575U.S. Census 2024 ACS 5-year Profile API, ZCTA 77449 + 77450 + 77493 + 77494

Household profile

$117KMedian income
$367KMedian home value

Ownership

71%

Owner-occupied housing context

Commute34.3 min

Average commute context

Education48%

Bachelor's degree or higher

Household size3.2

Average household size

Age distribution

Under 1830%

18–3420%

35–6442%

65+9%

Household mix

Married couple65%

With children37%

Living alone15%

Housing occupancy

Owner71%

Renter29%

Vacant5%

Housing age

2010+41%

1980–200952%

Pre-19808%

Commute mode

Drive alone67%

Carpool11%

Transit2%

Work from home19%

Language at home45%

Population age 5+ speaking a language other than English at home.

Population growth+13.1%

47,809 residents from 2020 to 2024.

Top local picks

Discover local gems.

The map shows the full nearby layer. This section highlights highly reviewed nearby businesses using Google rating signals where available, filtered for strong review quality and local relevance.

Dining & Coffee

Paris Baguette

Cafe · 3.0 mi

Google Places · 4.9★ · 3,388 reviews

Dining & Coffee

Vogs Coffee House

Cafe · 2.9 mi

Google Places · 4.8★ · 433 reviews

Dining & Coffee

Pearl & Vine

Restaurant · 0.8 mi

Google Places · 4.7★ · 1,707 reviews

Dining & Coffee

Katy Asian Town

Restaurant · 3.1 mi

Google Places · 4.7★ · 4,581 reviews

Dining & Coffee

Haidilao Hot Pot Katy

Restaurant · 3.1 mi

Google Places · 4.7★ · 2,192 reviews

Dining & Coffee

Tacos Frontera

Restaurant · 4.4 mi

Google Places · 4.7★ · 1,339 reviews

Shopping & Services

Exit 4 Private Escape Rooms of Katy

Shopping Mall · 3.2 mi

Google Places · 4.9★ · 400 reviews

Shopping & Services

PopStroke

Store · 3.2 mi

Google Places · 4.7★ · 1,849 reviews

Shopping & Services

Trader Joe's

Store · 4.3 mi

Google Places · 4.7★ · 2,569 reviews

Shopping & Services

H-E-B

Store · 2.5 mi

Google Places · 4.6★ · 1,630 reviews

Shopping & Services

H Mart Katy

Store · 3.0 mi

Google Places · 4.6★ · 4,217 reviews

Shopping & Services

Katy Grand

Shopping Mall · 3.1 mi

Google Places · 4.6★ · 975 reviews

Fitness & Wellness

Nhiên Head Spa Nail and Wellness - Houston Vietnamese Head Spa

Spa · 4.3 mi

Google Places · 5.0★ · 2,928 reviews

Fitness & Wellness

Momentum Indoor Climbing Katy

Gym · 0.9 mi

Google Places · 4.9★ · 1,991 reviews

Fitness & Wellness

Marlen's Nail Bar Katy

Spa · 1.9 mi

Google Places · 4.9★ · 2,195 reviews

Fitness & Wellness

Spavia Day Spa - Cinco Ranch

Spa · 4.8 mi

Google Places · 4.9★ · 565 reviews

Fitness & Wellness

Soft Arch Browz & Beyond

Spa · 1.5 mi

Google Places · 4.8★ · 690 reviews

Fitness & Wellness

Footworks Boutique Spa & Massage

Spa · 5.3 mi

Google Places · 4.8★ · 509 reviews

Daily Essentials

Hope Compounding Pharmacy

Pharmacy · 4.5 mi

Google Places · 4.6★ · 208 reviews

Daily Essentials

H-E-B Pharmacy

Pharmacy · 2.6 mi

Google Places · 4.7★ · 42 reviews

Daily Essentials

H-E-B Pharmacy

Pharmacy · 4.8 mi

Google Places · 4.5★ · 53 reviews

Sources: Google Places ratings/review counts, refreshed daily. Verify hours, availability, and business details before visiting.

Elementary schools

Elementary Schools.

Katy El77493 · 0.39 miPublic School New El #4777494 · 0.63 miPublic School New El #4877494 · 0.63 miPublic School Zelma Hutsell El77493 · 1.3 miPublic School Woodcreek El77494 · 1.41 miPublic School Robertson El77493 · 1.77 miPublic School Iltexas Katy El77493 · 2.15 miPublic School Robert King El77493 · 2.46 miPublic School

Middle schools

Middle Schools.

Katy J H77493 · 1.51 miPublic School Woodcreek J H77494 · 1.82 miPublic School Iltexas Katy Middle77493 · 2.16 miPublic School Haskett J H77493 · 3.07 miPublic School Tays J H77494 · 3.22 miPublic School West Memorial J H77450 · 3.89 miPublic School Cinco Ranch J H77494 · 3.99 miPublic School Stockdick J H77449 · 4.96 miPublic School

High schools

High Schools.

Katy H S77494 · 0.56 miPublic School Tompkins H S77494 · 3.68 miPublic School Cinco Ranch H S77494 · 3.83 miPublic School Jordan H S77494 · 4.78 miPublic School Morton Ranch H S77449 · 4.92 miPublic School Paetow H S77493 · 4.99 miPublic School Seven Lakes H S77494 · 5.48 miPublic School Taylor H S77450 · 5.58 miPublic School

Other schools

Other Schools.

New Jh #1877494 · 0.63 miPublic School Project Tyke77494 · 0.72 miPublic School Aristoi Classical Academy77493 · 0.79 miPublic School Trinity Charter Schools - Katy Campus77494 · 1.01 miPublic School Arthur Miller Career Center77493 · 1.15 miPublic School Opport Awareness Ctr77493 · 1.19 miPublic School Aristoi Classical Upper School77493 · 2.31 miPublic School Harmony School Of Excellence - Katy77449 · 6.47 miPublic School

Source: NCES EDGE Public School Locations 2023-24. 94 schools cached. Verify attendance assignment with the district using the exact property address.

Today’s conditions

Current air quality and forecast for Katy, TX.

Check the latest AQI and weather before planning tours, commutes, inspections, or outdoor time in the neighborhood.

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NWS forecast 89°F

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This Afternoon · Wind 5 mph

Source: National Weather Service / NOAA

Map source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer and Census/TIGER Katy, TX guide boundary. Flood maps are informational and should be verified for the exact property address.

End note

Katy rewards buyers who compare the whole picture.

Homes, schools, commute, flood due diligence, market pace, and lifestyle signals all matter. Use this guide as the starting point, then narrow the search with current inventory and property-specific verification.

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Established access, newer growth, and serious buyer demand.

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Katy homes for sale.

Recent sale stats tell the Katy story.

Know the middle before chasing the edges.

Who lives in Katy, TX?

Discover local gems.

Paris Baguette

Vogs Coffee House

Pearl & Vine

Katy Asian Town

Haidilao Hot Pot Katy

Tacos Frontera

Exit 4 Private Escape Rooms of Katy

PopStroke

Trader Joe's

H-E-B

H Mart Katy

Katy Grand

Nhiên Head Spa Nail and Wellness - Houston Vietnamese Head Spa

Momentum Indoor Climbing Katy

Marlen's Nail Bar Katy

Spavia Day Spa - Cinco Ranch

Soft Arch Browz & Beyond

Footworks Boutique Spa & Massage

Hope Compounding Pharmacy

H-E-B Pharmacy

H-E-B Pharmacy

Public schools near this area.

Elementary Schools.

Middle Schools.

High Schools.

Other Schools.

Current air quality and forecast for Katy, TX.

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Flood zone map for Katy, TX.

Katy rewards buyers who compare the whole picture.