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Master-Planned West Houston

Farms & Ranches in Katy, TX

Welcome to Katy, a railroad-founded Texas suburb known for top-ranked schools and expansive master-planned communities. Families settle here for the space and the districts, a straight shot west of Houston.

Katy sits on the coastal plains of southeast Texas, roughly 30 miles west of downtown Houston, straddling the juncture of Interstate 10 and the Grand Parkway (Texas Highway 99). The city traces its origins to the late 1800s, when the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad — the "Katy" for short — laid tracks through the open prairie. The railroad depot became the seed of a settlement that formally incorporated in 1945, and rice farming, introduced by William Eule in 1901, sustained the local economy for decades. Today, the name "Katy" refers both to the incorporated city of about 24,000 residents and to a much larger unincorporated area — spanning portions of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties — that shares the Katy mailing address and Katy ISD school system and is home to well over 300,000 people. The Katy area's defining characteristic is its network of master-planned communities. Beginning with developments like Kelliwood in the 1970s and Cinco Ranch in the 1980s, the region became a proving ground for the large-scale, amenity-rich residential model that defines Houston's western suburbs. These communities are designed around lakes, trail systems, clubhouses, resort-style pools, and neighborhood parks, creating a suburban lifestyle that attracts families from across the country and internationally. Katy ISD's reputation as a consistently top-ranked district reinforces this appeal, with the district ranked number one in the Houston area and among the best in Texas. The city's growth has brought substantial commercial and cultural development. Katy Mills, a large outlet and entertainment mall, draws visitors from across the region, while LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch provides an open-air mixed-use center with shopping, dining, and community events. The historic Old Katy district, centered near the original railroad depot, retains a small-town feel with locally owned restaurants, antique shops, and Katy Heritage Park. The culinary scene has expanded rapidly, most notably in the Asian Town development along I-10, which houses a concentration of authentic Asian restaurants and grocery stores reflecting the area's increasingly diverse population. With direct commuter access to Houston's Energy Corridor and downtown via I-10 and METRO Park & Ride service, Katy functions as both a self-contained suburban city and a bedroom community for the broader Houston economy.

Population 24,000
County Harris County
Active Listings 5177
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What county is Katy, Texas in?

The incorporated city of Katy lies primarily in Harris County, but the broader Katy area — which shares the Katy mailing address and Katy ISD school district — extends into Fort Bend County and Waller County. This tri-county footprint is one reason the Katy area's total population far exceeds the official city population of about 24,000 residents.

What school district serves Katy?

Katy Independent School District serves the area and is consistently ranked among the top school districts in Texas and number one in the Houston area. With more than 95,000 students across over 70 campuses, Katy ISD operates multiple highly rated high schools including Seven Lakes, Cinco Ranch, Tompkins, and Taylor, each offering Advanced Placement coursework and extensive extracurricular programs.

How far is Katy from downtown Houston?

Katy is approximately 30 miles west of downtown Houston along Interstate 10, known as the Katy Freeway. The drive typically takes 30 to 40 minutes, though peak-hour traffic can extend that. METRO Park & Ride express buses provide an alternative for commuters, using the HOV/HOT lanes to reach downtown.

What are the best master-planned communities in Katy?

Cinco Ranch is the largest and most established, with mature landscaping, multiple clubhouses, and a central lake with a boardwalk. Cross Creek Ranch emphasizes natural open space and a community farm, Firethorne is built around parks and sports, and Cane Island features a resort-style lagoon pool. Newer communities like Elyson continue to expand the area's master-planned footprint along the Grand Parkway corridor.

What is Katy known for?

Katy is best known for its expansive master-planned communities, top-ranked Katy ISD school district, and its location at the intersection of I-10 and the Grand Parkway west of Houston. The city was founded as a railroad stop on the Missouri-Kansas-Texas (Katy) Railroad and was historically a rice-farming center. Today, Katy Mills Mall, Typhoon Texas Waterpark, and a growing Asian culinary district along I-10 are major local draws.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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Went Under Contract 5
trending_down Price Reductions 0
payments Median Sale Price $290,000 -28.4%
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $146
schedule Avg Days on Market 132
sell Homes Sold 6
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 99.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 1,654.7

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27675 Fm 529 For Sale $2,135,000
27675 Fm 529
Katy, TX 77493
33306658
4249 Roland Road For Sale $2,250,000
4249 Roland Road
Katy, TX 77493
3 Beds 2 Baths 1770 Sq Ft Built 2003 45978928
26435 Clay Road For Sale $1,650,000
26435 Clay Road
Katy, TX 77493
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3541 Sq Ft Built 1999 14833894
29000 Stockdick School Rd Road For Sale $1,240,000
29000 Stockdick School Rd Road
Katy, TX 77493
26694584
3525 Katy Hockley Road For Sale $2,600,000
3525 Katy Hockley Road
Katy, TX 77493
4514260
4533 Schlipf Rd For Sale $9,363,200
4533 Schlipf Rd
Katy, TX 77493
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2500 Sq Ft Built 2002 85908947
29129 Stockdick Rd For Sale $2,900,000
29129 Stockdick Rd
Katy, TX 77493
3 Beds 2 Baths 2400 Sq Ft Built 2001 54033095
29007 Dove For Sale $748,975
29007 Dove
Katy, TX 77493
3 Beds 2 Baths 1796 Sq Ft Built 1985 8218288
26226 Stockdick School Road For Sale $16,640,700
26226 Stockdick School Road
Katy, TX 77493
8668 Sq Ft Built 2001 49624034
Westheimer Parkway For Sale $8,500,000
Westheimer Parkway
Katy, TX 77494
69719917
6430 Katy Hockley Road For Sale $3,600,000
6430 Katy Hockley Road
Katy, TX 77493
5 Beds 3 Baths 1812 Sq Ft Built 1968 31405515
2022 Pecan Street For Sale $1,200,000
2022 Pecan Street
Katy, TX 77494
3 Beds 2 Baths 1516 Sq Ft Built 1974 77970060
4522 Katy Hockley Road For Sale $5,490,000
4522 Katy Hockley Road
Katy, TX 77493
1 Baths 916 Sq Ft Built 1928 52061869
5434 Katy Hockley Road For Sale $2,900,000
5434 Katy Hockley Road
Katy, TX 77493
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2934 Sq Ft Built 2005 65552047
8850 Katy Hockley Road For Sale $1,825,000
8850 Katy Hockley Road
Katy, TX 77493
3 Beds 2 Baths 1800 Sq Ft Built 2022 79801341
6403 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road For Sale $2,800,000
6403 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road
Katy, TX 77493
60728188
6403 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road For Sale $2,800,000
6403 Katy Hockley Cut Off Road
Katy, TX 77493
60728188
4800 Katy Hockley Road For Sale $10,245,000
4800 Katy Hockley Road
Katy, TX 77493
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3825 Sq Ft Built 2008 95312869
5614 Pitts Road For Sale $2,750,000
5614 Pitts Road
Katy, TX 77493
6 Beds 4 Baths 2260 Sq Ft Built 1999 27471047
6429 Foxtrot Lane For Sale $6,080,000
6429 Foxtrot Lane
Katy, TX 77493
2299 Sq Ft Built 2011 64434745
26103 Beckendorff Road For Sale $1,600,000
26103 Beckendorff Road
Katy, TX 77493
58060091
3116 Greenbusch Road For Sale $2,120,000
3116 Greenbusch Road
Katy, TX 77494
1108 Sq Ft Built 1950 60535260
26539 Beckendorff Road For Sale $10,500,000
26539 Beckendorff Road
Katy, TX 77493
1216 Sq Ft Built 1996 20694275
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