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Katy, Texas, in Harris county, is 16 miles NW of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 27 miles W of Houston, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Houston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 11,775 people in Katy.
In Katy, about 62% of adults are married. Many folks in Katy are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Katy than in most places.
In 2000, Katy had a median family income of $57,741. Katy has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($112,350) in Katy. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 73% of housing in Katy is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Katy, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Katy, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Katy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Katy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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