The Katy area's high quality of life, very affordable Katy real estate and low cost of living prove attractive to persons at every stage of life. The Katy Texas area boasts strong community spirit, great schools through the Katy Independent School District and a thriving business climate.

One of the Katy Texas area's greatest benefits for growing families is the availability of a comprehensive education. The Katy Independent School District offers students major advantages, from the latest technology to a low student/teacher ratio. It is consistently rated one of the top districts in the nation.

Additionally, branches of the University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch and the Houston Community College Northwest are located nearby. There are a number of excellent private schools in the greater Katy TX area catering to students from pre-school through high school.

"Greater Katy" refers to a suburban real estate region on the far west side of Houston including the original City of Katy, referred to as "Old Town Katy", and vast surrounding suburban Katy neighborhoods made up of affordable Katy real estate. Many people confuse Greater Katy with the City of Katy while the City of Katy is a true municipality with its' own government.

Greater Katy is one of the fastest growing upscale suburbs in Houston due to its country charm mixed with posh master-planned communities offering real estate of all prices. The highly acclaimed Katy Independent School District and rapidly developing shopping centers are also paramount to its appeal. Three major Houston Medical Center hospitals, Texas Children's, Methodist and St. Luke's are building satellite hospitals in Katy TX. Projected growth appears unending.

Old Town Katy is actually a very small area within Greater Katy. In 2004, the city had an estimated 13,000 residents. Greater Katy is a dynamic area encompassing 181 square miles and growing monthly. Greater Katy area covers three counties along the rapidly growing I-10 corridor and an ever growing inventory of Katy real estate.

Very close to Katy is "The Energy Corridor", an ever-growing home of major oil companies and oil-field service firms that have relocated to the far western suburbs. The petroleum industry near Katy's real estate continually attract some of the most talented and highly trained oil and gas personnel in the world.

The availability of outstanding public education for their children through the Katy Independent School Distrct, the high standard of living, Katy real estate prices and the avoidance of a grueling commute are very strong draws for a professional population.