A Katy, TX mailing address does not necessarily mean a home is inside the City of Katy. Learn the difference between City of Katy and Greater Katy, and why county, MUD, schools, taxes and utilities should be verified by address
Explore the best waterfront and lakefront communities in Katy, TX, including Lake Pointe Estates, Grand Lakes, Grayson Lakes, Cane Island, Weston Lakes, and Sunterra. Compare true lakefront homes, water-view properties, luxury options, newer construction, flood considerations, and local lifestyle differences before choosing where to live.
A first-person local guide answering one of the most searched questions about Katy TX: what it’s really like to live here. This 2026 edition covers neighborhoods, lifestyle, amenities, growth, and everyday living based on more than 20 years of local experience.
A first-person, resident-backed breakdown of the cost of living in Katy TX for 2026. Includes verified housing ranges, daily expenses, utilities, commuting, lifestyle costs, and local insights based on more than 20 years of living in the Katy area.
Katy offers several neighborhoods with practical access to I-10, the Grand Parkway, and the Westpark Tollway. This guide highlights the top commuter-friendly areas for 2026, including communities near routes to the Energy Corridor, Westchase, Downtown Houston, the Galleria, and Sugar Land.
Wondering what it really costs to live in Katy, TX in 2025? After more than 20 years here, I break down housing, utilities, transportation, and lifestyle expenses — and explain why Katy remains one of the best values in the Houston area for quality living.
REALTOR® Richard Luebeck of Red Lion Realty shares an inside look at life in Pine Mill Ranch, one of Katy’s most connected neighborhoods. Discover the amenities, lifestyle, and local insights from a Katy resident since 2003