The Places That Shape Our Community
Katy
Katy is one of Southeast Texas’s fastest-growing communities, thriving through strong schools, robust economic planning, and direct access to major employment corridors. The large workforce, major corporate presence, and high quality of life make it a top destination for both businesses and families.
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Katy is 29,278. The population is expected to grow to 34,180 by 2031 - a growth rate of 3.14%.
The median age of Katy residents is 38.
The diversity index of Katy is 77.7, meaning that there is a 78% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Katy is $190,573 and projected to be $214,249 in 2031. Per capita income is $63,766, projected to be $72,461 in 2031. 12.22% of households – 3,577 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $2,311,103 and the average disposable income is $145,913.
There are 10,469 housing units in Katy; 7,910 are owner-occupied, 1,835 are rented, and 724 are vacant. The average home value is $462,564, with 3,095 homes built in 2010 or later, and 48 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 1,615 businesses in Katy, employing 13,959 workers and pulling from a labor force of 11,300 age 16 and above. 4,456 workers commute into Katy from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
6,775 residents both live and work in/around Katy. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 4.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.38% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 7,718 drive alone, 1,075 carpool, and 150 take public transportation. 110 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2,130 residents work from home.
3,181 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,569 have associates degrees, 6,584 have bachelor’s degrees, and 3,525 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31