Neighborhood in Katy, Fort Bend County

Living in West Katy, Katy

B+

5th of 8areas in Katy
Overall score 72 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Katy overall: B-

West Katy covers part of Katy, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 8 areas we score in Katy. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Getting around scores low (19 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.9 mi
Pharmacy1.9 mi
Park1.1 mi
Cafe1.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym1.0 mi
Hospital or urgent care2.5 mi
Childcare2.2 mi
Library4.1 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
9,610
Median rent
$2,340
Median home value
$419,000
Household income
$144,900
Average commute
33 min
Homes owned
84%
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What it's like to live in West Katy

West Katy is an area in Katy with about 9,600 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2014), mostly owner-occupied (84%) and 53% of households with children.

Our grade for West Katy is B+. That puts it 5th of 8 areas we grade in Katy, a city that gets a B- overall.

Pros of living in West Katy

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.

Cons of living in West Katy

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,340, 46% higher than the Katy median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

West Katy report card

Each grade compares West Katy with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $2,340, homes cost 2.9x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $144,900, 4.2% unemployed.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 123 violent crimes per 100k, 2,967 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade D

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 33 min, 29% work from home.

    19 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    52% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    84% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    94% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

West Katy compared with Katy

Better than Katy

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 48%15 points lower than Katy (64%)
  • Median household income: $144,90026% higher than Katy ($114,912)
  • Home value to income: 2.9x17% lower than Katy (3.5x)

Worse than Katy

  • Median rent: $2,34046% higher than Katy ($1,602)
  • Average commute: 33 min7% higher than Katy (31 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.9%2 points lower than Katy (2.6%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • ABryant ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD1 mi
  • AWoodcreek Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD3.4 mi
  • BKaty High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD2.9 mi

Cost of living in West Katy

Median rent in West Katy is $2,340 a month, 46% higher than the Katy median. A household would need about $94,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $419,000, 4% higher than the Katy median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,127 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereKatyTexas
Median rent46% higher than Katy$2,340$1,602$1,403
Median home value4% higher than Katy$419,000$401,700$283,800
Home value to income17% lower than Katy2.9x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points lower than Katy48%64%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Katy84%81%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Katy6.1%6.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Katy201420031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,127
Mortgage payment
$2,293
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$2,340

Based on a $419,000 home in West Katy, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereKatyTexas
Median household income26% higher than Katy$144,900$114,912$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Katy4.2%7.4%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Katy4.9%8.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Katy52%49%34%
Average commute7% higher than Katy33 min31 min27 min
Workers who work from home11 points higher than Katy29%18%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Katy0.9%2.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Katy94%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windVery high

Who lives in West Katy

Under 1833%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6439%
65 and over9.0%
Race and ethnicity
White60%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Black3.4%
Asian11%
Other or more than one race4.1%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Katy

  1. 1AFalls at Green MeadowsMedian rent $1,540
  2. 2APin Oak VillageMedian rent $1,840
  3. 3A-Heritage Park West
  4. 4A-Southwest KatyMedian rent $1,900
  5. 6BHeritage MeadowsMedian rent $1,540
  6. 7BTown ParkMedian rent $1,660
  7. 8D+Pineview TerraceMedian rent $1,660

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+West PearlandPearland
  2. B+The GrovePecan Grove
  3. A-South Grand PrairieGrand Prairie

Questions about West Katy

Is West Katy a good place to live?

West Katy covers part of Katy, TX, home to about 9,600 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 8 areas we score in Katy. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in West Katy?

Renters in West Katy pay a median of $2,340 a month, 46% higher than the Katy median. The median home is worth $419,000, 4% higher than the Katy median. A median home costs 2.9x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Katy.

What schools serve West Katy?

The closest rated public schools are Bryant Elementary (elementary, rated A), Woodcreek Junior High (middle, rated A) and Katy High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Katy that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.