Moving to Katy, TX

About Katy

Katy is a major Houston suburb straddling Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties along I-10. The city itself (~25,000 residents) sits at the heart of the much larger "Katy area" (~400,000+), built around the award-winning Katy Independent School District and large master-planned communities — Cinco Ranch, Cross Creek Ranch, Elyson, Firethorne, Grand Lakes.

Home prices in Katy

The median listing price in Katy is $380,000.

Top places in Katy

• Historic downtown Katy — the MKT railroad depot museum, antique shops, and the restored 1909 high school (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Katy Mills — large outlet shopping mall.
• LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch — open-air shopping and dining.
• Mary Jo Peckham Park — lakes, fishing, and walking trails.
• Katy Heritage Park and the Wilbur M. "Tiny" Kunkel gazebo.
• Cinco Ranch Lakehouse and the master-plan trail systems.

Commuting from Katy

• Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; I-10 east, roughly 28 miles).

Schools in Katy

Public schools: Katy Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Katy FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Katy, TX?
  The median listing price in Katy is $380,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Katy, TX?
  Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; I-10 east, roughly 28 miles).
• Which school district serves Katy, TX?
  Katy is served by Katy Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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