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Katy, Texas

Introduction to Katy, Texas

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.

Katy History

Katy was once known as Cane Island after the Cane Island Creek which runs west of the city's center. Originally, the area was a hunting ground of the Karankawa Indians. It was first settled in by the whites in 1872. Katy was officially incorporated as a city in 1945. The city was named after the Missouri–Kansas-Texas Railroad which was commonly known as the "K-T Railroad". However, many believe the city was named after a local saloon keeper called Katy Mares.

Katy and nearby Attractions

  • Forbidden Gardens
  • Veterans Memorial Museum
  • Heritage Park
  • Tomball Museum Center
  • Stephen F. Austin State Park
  • National Museum of Funeral History

Things To Do In Katy

During your stay in Katy, you can visit the Forbidden Gardens which is an outdoor museum that replicates some of China's most important historic scenes. The local parks and playgrounds include Katy City Park, Thomas Park, Katy Heritage Park, Harvest Plaza, Woodsland Park, and Mary Jo Peckham Park. The Katy Veterans Memorial Museum exhibits military items of historical significance, and the Katy Heritage Museum exhibits vintage farming artifacts and equipment.

Katy Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Katy Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are offered by numerous universities and colleges including Houston Baptist University, San Jacinto College-North Campus, Rice University, and Prairie View A & M University.

High Points

Katy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 8%Katy Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Katy Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Katy Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 19%Katy Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 19%Katy College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Katy, TX

Comparing Katy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Male Share of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women48
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults69
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes42
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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