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GREATER HOUSTON · AREA GUIDE

Katy

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Area numbers & practical checks

Checked November 1, 2026. A median is not the price range of all homes.

Homes
HAR: Katy, median reported sale price $334,900; September 2026. Request a comparable-sales range for the chosen property type and subdivision.
Property taxes
No verified area-wide rate range is available here. Combined rates depend on county, city, school and special districts; count any MUD once. Exemptions and taxable value change the bill.
HOA
Varies by subdivision; confirm regular dues and special assessments.
Schools
Katy ISD; parts of the wider mailing area may fall in Lamar CISD or Royal ISD. Assignment is by exact address; this district list is not exhaustive.
Commute
Routes from Katy reference location. Approximate off-peak minutes have not yet been verified: Downtown / Medical Center / Energy Corridor

When to compare this area—and what to check

Katy offers both older city neighborhoods and new subdivisions farther along the western corridors. It is worth comparing when access to west-Houston employment matters. Check how far a home sits from the freeway, whether the tax bill includes a MUD, and what construction remains around it.

Master-planned neighborhoods, established communities and a broad choice of new construction along the I-10 and Grand Parkway corridors. Compare individual school assignments, tax districts and your actual work commute.

Historic MKT Depot, Katy, Texas
Historic MKT Depot, Katy · USGS / Jphill19 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Display crop / resized. Historical area photograph.

Cinco Ranch and the next new-home corridor

Cinco Ranch is an established choice; its developer says construction is complete. Elyson is a different new-home search, farther north in the Katy area. Do not treat “Katy” as one school boundary or one commute. Compare your actual access to I-10 and Grand Parkway from each homesite.

For a resale, examine roof age, HVAC replacement, foundation movement, drainage and renovation permits. For a new build, request a final options sheet and calculate tax on the completed home. A lower base price can be offset by a lot premium or a different annual tax bill.

Build a tour around one established-home comparison and one new-home comparison, then drive both routes at your normal travel time. Keep the same bedroom, lot and monthly-cost requirements so the comparison remains useful.

Local source / detailed resource

Editorial comparison questions · Updated November 3, 2026. Compare major new-home communities · Moving from abroad

Before buying

Request comparable sales, inspect the property, obtain insurance quotes and estimate the complete monthly cost. For new construction, review completion dates, builder terms and taxes after the home is completed.

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Local food & community stops

Katy

Arbat Market

Eastern European grocery shopping in Katy, with Russian and Ukrainian specialty foods.

620 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Suite 320, Katy, TX 77494

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