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Katy, Texas

city · Harris County (primary) , Fort Bend County, Waller County

At a glance

25,184
Population
$401,700
Median home value
32% above U.S. median
$1,602/mo
Median rent
19% above U.S. median
$114,912
Median household income
46% above U.S. median
31.3 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
7.4%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college11 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates91.2%
College graduates48.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Katy Area Economic Development Council
Katy Area Economic Development Council is a full-service private, non-profit, 501(c)(6) economic development corporation. Its mission is to lead the economic development efforts of the Katy area to recruit, retain and expand new high quality, high impact companies, jobs and talent to improve the quality of life and place of Katy area residents.
county Fort Bend Economic Development Council
Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development works with new and existing businesses to promote economic opportunities in Fort Bend County and provides incentives such as tax abatements, tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ), and county assistance districts. The department partners with communities and stakeholders to support prosperity and economic growth.
county Waller County Economic Development Partnership
Waller County Economic Development Partnership offers tailored business support services to drive growth and success, assisting with site selection, funding resources, and streamlined permitting. It partners with local businesses to help startups and established companies thrive in a supportive economic environment in Waller County, Texas.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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