Question 1

Is 77494 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77494 in Katy has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Katy city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 77494 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 77494?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77494 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 77494. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 77494 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Katy. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 77494?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 77494 is approximately $490K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 77494 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 77494 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 77494 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77494 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Katy. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 77494 scores similarly to the middle tier of Katy neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Katy — ZIP 77494

Real Estate Snapshot

Crime Overview

Nearby Schools

Demographics

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Nearby Neighborhoods

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY-KATY	PK–07	—	—	—
KATY H S	09–12	—	—	—
EDNA MAE FIELDER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CIMARRON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ROOSEVELT ALEXANDER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CINCO RANCH H S	09–12	—	—	—
CINCO RANCH J H	06–08	—	—	—
ODESSA KILPATRICK EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SEVEN LAKES H S	09–12	—	—	—
BECKENDORFF J H	06–08	—	—	—
ROBERTA WRIGHT RYLANDER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
JOELLA EXLEY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
GRIFFIN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
URSULA STEPHENS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
WOODCREEK EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TOMPKINS H S	09–12	—	—	—
WOODCREEK J H	06–08	—	—	—
STANLEY C STANLEY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FRED AND PATTI SHAFER EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TOM WILSON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
RAY AND JAMIE WOLMAN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SEVEN LAKES J H	06–08	—	—	—
KEIKO DAVIDSON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
JENKS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TAYS J H	06–08	—	—	—
JORDAN H S	09–12	—	—	—
KATHLEEN JOERGER LINDSEY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
TAMARRON EL	PK–05	—	—	—