Diverse Workforce. Strategic Advantage
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.
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