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Katy, TX

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Small-town charm just minutes outside of Houston.

Suburb Commuter Shopping

Known for beautiful weather and classic Texas charm, Katy attracts residents who want easy access to the city but also want to enjoy the neighborliness of a quiet community. As a small suburban outpost about thirty minutes due west of downtown Houston, it’s a popular area for commuters, with many families choosing to call the area home for its excellent schools and friendly environment.

Though many residents make the daily drive into Houston, Katy has a relatively self-sufficient economy of its own, so professionals may find it preferable to the busier urban business hub. For a city its size, locals benefit from a surprisingly diverse array of museums, live music venues, and other cultural attractions; the retail scene encompasses everything from farmers’ markets and quaint antique shops to the popular Katy Mills shopping mall, attracting shoppers from all across the Houston area.

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Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Katy, TX is $1,229 for a studio, $1,351 for one bedroom, $1,752 for two bedrooms, and $2,271 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Katy has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$2,563/month
280 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,962/month
418 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Tom Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,148 Students

10
out of 10

Keiko Davidson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,065 Students

10
out of 10

Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,041 Students

10
out of 10

Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

955 Students

10
out of 10

Stanley C Stanley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

935 Students

10
out of 10

Beckendorff J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,731 Students

10
out of 10

Seven Lakes J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,630 Students

10
out of 10

Cinco Ranch J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,510 Students

10
out of 10

Tays J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,508 Students

10
out of 10

Garland Mcmeans Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,169 Students

10
out of 10

Seven Lakes High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,595 Students

9
out of 10

Cinco Ranch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,656 Students

8
out of 10

Obra D Tompkins High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,908 Students

8
out of 10

Taylor High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,085 Students

7
out of 10

Katy High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,330 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.