Katy is approximately centered at the tripoint of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties. Katy is in the Greater Houston Area. Katy is about 29 miles west of Downtown Houston.
ABOUT KATY
Katy is a vibrant and family-friendly suburb. It combines a family-friendly atmosphere with excellent educational opportunities, modern amenities, and a strong sense of community. It's a place that many families are proud to call home. As a quickly growing area, it has managed to retain a sense of small-town charm while also offering all the modern conveniences you might expect from a larger city. It's a fantastic place for families new to the area to settle down.
Housing: The housing options in Katy range from apartments and townhouses to sprawling single-family homes. Many neighborhoods are newly built or under development, offering modern amenities and designs. The master-planned communities like Cinco Ranch, Firethorne, and Grand Lakes are particularly popular among families due to their excellent recreational facilities and community spirit.
Education: Katy is renowned for its strong educational system. Katy Independent School District is one of the highest-rated in Texas, with several campuses recognized for their excellence. The district offers a comprehensive curriculum, various extracurricular activities, and competitive sports programs. There are also private schools available, offering alternative educational options.
Safety: Katy is known for being a safe place to live, with relatively low crime rates, especially when compared to major urban centers.
Recreation and Amenities: The city boasts numerous parks, sports fields, and playgrounds, including the expansive Mary Jo Peckham Park, which offers a fishing lake, swimming pool, and mini-golf. The Katy Mills Mall is a popular shopping destination, and LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch offers a mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
Community Events: Katy has a rich community spirit, which is evident in its many local festivals and events. These include the annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival, which celebrates the city's agricultural heritage with live music, food, and craft booths, and the Katy Rodeo, one of the oldest of its kind in Texas.
Transportation: While most residents drive, public transportation options are also available through the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), which offers park and ride services to Downtown Houston. Easy access to I-10 and the Grand Parkway (99) also makes commuting to Houston relatively straightforward.
Outdoor Activities: With its proximity to the Gulf Coast, it's a short drive from Katy to great beaches and water-related activities. Nature lovers will appreciate the nearby Brazos Bend State Park and the Bear Creek Pioneers Park.
SCHOOLS
Students attend schools in the Katy ISD. 20 Katy ISD Elementary Schools including 4 with a 10 GreatSchools Rating are on ALEX Labs' list of Best in Texas Elementary Schools™. See the Katy Best in Texas Elementary Schools™ table below to view the schools, their Great Schools Ratings and to view homes available zoned to each school.
View all Katy ISD schools and their Great Schools Ratings. Information about Great Schools Ratings. Please contact the School District for enrollment eligibility.
Private Schools: There are many Katy Private Schools. There are many private school options in the area.
LOCATION
Commuting to Dallas: The average commute time from Katy to downtown Dallas by car was around 30minutes without traffic. During rush hour it can exceed one hour. The primary route is I-10 East.
ACCOLADES
Best in Texas™: Katy and many Katy neighborhoods, communities and subdivisiona are on ALEX Labs' list of the Best in Texas™. Get the Best in Texas™ delivered to your inbox for free!
#1 Hottest Texas Real Estate Zip Code: The 77494 Zip Code in Katy is the hottest real estate zip code in Texas!
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Rankings: Niche gives Katy an “A+" Overall Grade. Niche ranks Forney as "#3 in Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Houston Area!"
MORE INFORMATION
For more information contact ALEX at 713.918.9951, alex@alex.realestate or complete the form at the bottom of this page.
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Homes available zoned to Katy's Best Elementary Schools
Click on any school to view homes zoned to that school (Each School's Great School Rating is in Paranthesis)
Bonnie Holland (8)
Bryant (8)
Campbell (8)
Fred And Patti Shafer (9)
Griffin(9)
Hazel S. Pattison(9)
James E. Randolph (9)
James E. Williams (8)
Jeanette Hayes (9)
Jenks (10)
Kathleen Joerger Lindsey (9)
Katy (9)
Keiko Davidson (8)
Odessa Kilpatrick (9)
Roosevelt Alexander (9)
Stanley C. Stanley (10)
Sue Creech (8)
Tom Wilson (10)
Woodcreek (8)
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