Katy, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-08-10

Living In Katy, Texas Summary

Life in Katy research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Katy over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Katy:

  • The population in Katy is 21,926.

  • The median home value in Katy is $290,200.

  • The median income in Katy is $115,250.

  • The cost of living in Katy is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Katy is $1,200.

  • The unemployment rate in Katy is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Katy is 2.2%.

Katy SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
5

Katy, TX Crime Report

803
Total Crimes
3,188.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
35.92%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Katy
/ 100k People
Texas
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 803 3,188.7 2,691.5 2,346.0
Violent Crime 65 258.1 446.5 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 6.6 6.5
Robbery 13 51.6 91.4 73.9
Aggravated Assault 33 131.0 302.5 279.7
Property Crime 738 2,930.5 2,245.0 1,958.2
Burglary 62 246.2 370.7 314.2
Larceny 606 2,406.4 1,587.3 1,398.0
Car Theft 70 278.0 287.0 246.0

Katy, TX Cost Of Living

97
Katy's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Katy Texas National Average
Overall 97 94 100
Services 99 98 100
Groceries 92 89 100
Health 101 95 100
Housing 92 83 100
Transportation 95 89 100
Utilities 111 101 100

Katy, TX Photos

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Rankings for Katy in Texas

Map Of Katy, TX

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Population over time in Katy

Year Population % Change
2021 20,296 12.2%
2020 18,094 4.8%
2019 17,265 3.8%
2018 16,632 5.3%
2017 15,796 4.8%
2016 15,071 1.2%
2015 14,891 3.7%
2014 14,363 6.1%
2013 13,532 1.2%
2012 13,372 -

Race / Ethnicity in Katy

White
53.2% (11,654)
African American
11.2% (2,446)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
6.3% (1,378)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
1.1% (246)
Two Or More
4.6% (1,015)
Hispanic
23.7% (5,187)
Race Katy TX USA
White 53.2% 40.7% 59.4%
African American 11.2% 11.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 6.3% 5.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 1.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.6% 2.3% 3.2%
Hispanic 23.7% 39.8% 18.4%

Gender in Katy

Female
50.4% (11,044)
Male
49.6% (10,882)
Gender Katy TX USA
Female 50.4% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.6% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Katy for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
2.0% (438)
9-12th Grade
3.0% (657)
High School / GED
19.0% (4,165)
Some College
20.0% (4,385)
Associate's Degree
9.0% (1,973)
Bachelor's Degree
26.0% (5,700)
Master's Degree
17.0% (3,727)
Professional Degree
3.0% (657)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (219)
Education Katy TX USA
< 9th Grade 2.0% 7.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3.0% 8.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 19.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 20.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 26.0% 20.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 17.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Katy, Texas

Less than $10,000
1.1% (25,031)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (41,410)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.4% (118,051)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.1% (111,561)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.7% (169,659)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.3% (290,801)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.4% (249,390)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.4% (425,540)
$150,000 to $199,999
17.8% (390,310)
$200,000 or more
16.9% (370,841)
Income Katy TX USA
Less than $10,000 1.1% 5.7% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 3.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.4% 7.7% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.1% 8.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.7% 11.7% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.3% 17.3% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.4% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.4% 16.2% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 17.8% 7.7% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 16.9% 8.7% 9.5%

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