Katy Authority

Katy is a high-income, family-oriented town of 25,184 with home prices 1.4× the Texas median.

Katy, Texas

In Fort Bend County, Texas, Katy anchors a community of 25,184. Median household income reaches $114,912, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Texas.

Definition and scope

Located in Fort Bend County, Texas, Katy operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 10 and is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Katy has approximately 25,184 residents. The median age is 37.6 years. Roughly 81% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $401,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 41.5%
• Black or African American: 11.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 29.8%
• Asian: 11.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Katy is $114,912. Poverty rate stands at 8.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.8%. Educational attainment: 48.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Katy:

• Public schools: 96
• Public libraries: 3
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Katy is Freeman Property Airport. Federal court business routes through Fort Bend County Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Houston, Texas.

Geography and climate

Katy sits at an elevation of 132 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 9a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.