Katy, Texas · ZIP 77493

Katy — ZIP 77493

Katy (77493) scores 56/100 — Fair for Katy. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $343K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share4%

Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index68/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency59%

Schools nearby17

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$343K

Median rent$2,194/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$343K

Median Rent

$2,194/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

66,223

Violent Crime

10,533

Property Crime

55,690

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Harris County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
KATY EL	PK–05	699	64%	69%
ARISTOI CLASSICAL UPPER SCHOOL	05–12	664	53%	79%
KATY J H	06–08	1,155	52%	57%
ARISTOI CLASSICAL ACADEMY	KG–04	431	52%	67%
BETHKE EL	PK–05	964	51%	62%
LEONARD EL	PK–05	1,051	43%	60%
HASKETT J H	06–08	1,208	41%	56%
MCELWAIN EL	PK–05	1,039	39%	59%
ROBERT KING EL	PK–05	1,011	38%	60%
ZELMA HUTSELL EL	PK–05	804	37%	46%
ILTEXAS KATY MIDDLE	06–08	459	36%	50%
ILTEXAS KATY EL	KG–05	936	29%	57%
PAETOW H S	09–12	3,447	28%	47%
ROBERTSON EL	PK–05	1,508	Not reported	Not reported
DAVID & TERRI YOUNGBLOOD EL	PK–05	1,186	Not reported	Not reported
NELSON J H	06–08	904	Not reported	Not reported
FREEMAN H S	09–10	778	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

62,264

Median Income

$118K

Homeownership

80%

Median Age

33.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77493 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 77493 has a school score of 68/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 77493 is approximately $343K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 77493 in Katy has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.