As of Q1 2025, the median home sales price in Katy is about $385K, which is slightly higher than nearby Cypress ($375K).
Zillow's data places average home values at around $351K, a modest year‑over‑year decline of ~2–8% depending on specific timing and data source.
Homes sell in roughly 20–30 days—a balanced market with moderate concessions; many buyers benefit from seller‑paid closing costs, especially in entry to mid‑range segments.
Overall, Katy remains more affordable than The Woodlands (median ≈ $490 K) while offering modern master‑planned community options.
Amenities & EntertainmentWalkable hubs like LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch and Katy Mills Mall offer shopping, dining, entertainment venues, and seasonal events.
Family attractions include Typhoon Texas Waterpark, Exploration Park, Katy Play Station (an inclusive playground), and Mary Jo Peckham Park with trails and an amphitheater.
Katy honors its heritage through the Katy Heritage Museum and MKT Railroad Depot Museum, reflecting its agricultural and railroad past.
Dining is diverse: Katy Asian Town for pan-Asian cuisine, plus local favorites like Brett’s BBQ, No Label Brewing, Pearl & Vine, and entertainment at PopStroke mini-golf backed by Tiger Woods.
Schools & EducationServed by Katy Independent School District (KISD), a highly rated district with over 94,700 students (2023–2024), a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, and an overall TEA grade of A.
Graduation rate near 95%, with ~36% of juniors and seniors taking at least one AP/IB exam—and an 83% pass rate among them. SAT/ACT averages align well with state performance.
Prominent high schools include Katy High School (~3,500 students, ratio ~16:1) and flagship campuses like Seven Lakes High School, known for strong academics, state competition wins, and extensive facilities.
Notable charter/private options nearby include Aristoi Classical Academy, a tuition‑free K–12 public charter following classical education methods ~15:1 ratio, and Mirus Academy, a selective private high school with a 7:1 ratio for college prep learners (~20% pursue four-year universities).
KISD continues expanding: two new schools (elementary and junior high) are planned in the Grange master‑planned community, with groundbreaking expected in late 2025 and the middle school opening targeted for 2028.
Affordability & Lifestyle ValueKaty's overall cost of living index is around 96–97, meaning it’s ~3% less expensive than the U.S. average and slightly below the Texas average—a solid value given the amenities and schools.
While median home prices hover in the mid‑$300K to high‑$300K range, inventory across price tiers gives buyers flexibility—including options under $300K in some newer phases of master-planned communities.
With Katy priced significantly lower than The Woodlands and targeting families, it remains a preferred setting for those seeking suburban comfort, strong schools, and proximity (~30 min) to Houston employment and cultural centers.
