A great location is a must-have when you buy a home. Your new home's location impacts your daily enjoyment of the space, employment opportunities, the schools available to your kids, and the activities and events you can enjoy.

That’s what makes Katy, TX, a top place to live. Katy’s location as a Houston suburb means you can enjoy all of the bustling activity that the city has to offer, but then you can return home to Katy for a quieter, more peaceful life. It’s an ideal combination of excitement and charm, ideal for raising a family.

Convenience and Opportunity Near Houston

Katy, TX, offers the appeal of a small town with a highly convenient setting that allows you to access a big city's employment and entertainment opportunities.

Located on the western edge of Houston, Katy is uniquely positioned at the intersection of Harris, Waller, and Fort Bend counties, providing excellent and easy access to downtown Houston, just 25 miles away. Interstate Highway 10 runs right through Katy, and U.S. Highway 90 is just a short drive from town, making your daily commute more convenient and a quick visit to the city easier.

Thanks to its proximity to Houston, Katy is an ideal choice if you’re looking for a smaller town feel while still having access to plenty of career options. Houston is home to major employers like Southwest Airlines, Union Pacific Railroad, Rice University, and more. Katy itself is also a hub of employment opportunities at its various dining operations, entertainment venues, and more.

A Growing Houston Suburb

With such excellent employment access and a convenient location, it’s easy to see why Katy is a quickly growing suburb. According to United States Census Bureau data, Katy had a population of 14,102 as of April 2010. That population had grown to approximately 25,253 by July 2022.

Katy has a population spanning many ages. Nearly 13% of the population consists of persons 65 years and older, while 28% are persons under 18. The remaining 59% are persons aged 18 to 64.

Ideal Weather in Katy, TX

You’ll also find highly desirable weather in Katy. The area doesn’t experience cold, harsh winters like much of the country. Instead, the weather remains temperate, and summertime temperatures can reach into the 90s. The climate is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, since you can enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

Plenty of Entertainment Options in Katy

There are many entertainment options available right in Katy. Whether you want to connect with nature or are looking for kid-friendly activities, you’ll have plenty of choices:

• Take your whole family, including your four-legged members, to the 7-acre Katy dog park. The park includes a walking path, wading pool, dog showers, and fountains that dogs and their humans can use.
• Visit Katy City Park, home to baseball and softball fields, a soccer field, ADA-accessible tennis courts, and more.
• Enjoy the Katy play station and outdoor pavilion located within Katy City Park. The 13,000-square-foot playground is designed for able and disabled-bodied children, including deaf children and those with multiple impairments.
• Learn about railroad history at the MKT Railroad Depot and Park. This train station features life-sized exhibits and operates as a museum and visitor center with a very distinctive and memorable look.
• Attend the annual Katy Rice Harvest Festival, which pays homage to Katy’s origins as a rice-farming town.
• Celebrate Christmas at the Katy Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa and Mrs. Claus make an appearance at this annual ceremony, plus there are other fun activities like cookie decorating.

Katy Is a Great Location for Families

Katy, TX, is also an ideal location for families. The Katy Independent School District consists of many elementary, junior high, and high schools so children can access a quality education. The district’s 74 schools support an enrollment of 94,901 students, so children have plenty of academic and extracurricular opportunities available locally.

The quality of the education provided in Katy is nationally competitive. According to 2023 U.S. News & World Report rankings of 25,000 public high schools, eight Katy schools ranked among the top 17% of schools nationally:

• Seven Lakes High School
• Tompkins High School
• Taylor High School
• Katy High School
• Paetow High School
• Mayde Creek High School
• Morton Ranch High School

Make Katy, TX, Your New Home

Katy’s population has grown, but it’s still full of charm and is an ideal location to raise your family. With easy access to Houston, you can enjoy the tight-knit feel of Katy and then access the cultural and entertainment opportunities of the big city whenever you choose.

Find your dream home with Brookfield Residential’s Elyson Master Planned Community. You’ll enjoy single family homes with amenities like onsite restaurants, a pool, a playground, a fitness area, and more. Contact us today or schedule a tour to explore this growing community.