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Katy
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
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Suburb
Houston

Katy

#3 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Houston Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
    Katy is a suburb of Houston with a population of 21,926. Katy is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Katy offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Katy there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Katy and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Katy are highly rated.
    About Katy...
    Population
    21,926
    Suburb of
    Houston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $290,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,200
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Katy Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      131
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      75.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      51.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      246.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,406.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      272
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Katy

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $115,250
    National
    $69,021
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