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Katy, Texas

What It Is Like to Retire in Katy

Katy is an affluent suburb of Houston of about 15,000 people within the city itself, and there are many housing developments and corporate headquarters nearby. The median household income is about $63,000. Katy is recognized as a high growth area with almost 270,000 people in the Katy area, and has won national accolades for growth and sustainability. .

Where to Retire in Katy and Home Prices

Greater Katy includes new upscale developments and master planned communities while also encompassing developments from the 1970s and 1980s. In early 2021 Zillow reported the median home value was $288.255.

What Is Special about Katy

Katy is a small town, just outside of Houston, with its own medical center, a community college, and housing costs below the national average.

What Is Not Special about Katy

The town is growing quickly with new businesses and developments, and may not be considered a small town in the near future. Summers can be hot and humid, and the crime rate is above the national average.

Who Will Like Retirement in Katy

Those who want to live in a small town but within easy reach of a large city (Houston).

Local Economy Is Driven by

Katy has a number of impressive corporations with headquarters here. BP America is headquartered in the Energy Corridor and is the largest employer.

Climate and Physical Environment

The average January temperature is about 55 degrees, with July's average about 83 degrees.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

Katy is home to the Katy Heritage Museum, Veterans Memorial Museum, and the Railroad Park. The town also hosts several events and festivals throughout the year. For cultural venues and restaurants of every kind, Houston is nearby.