Katy, Texas -- Growth, prosperity and near Texas'
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4/8/2008
I've lived in and around Katy for 16 years, including six years when I was in high school/college in the 1980s. Katy has grown from a small farm town into part of the Houston metropolitan sprawl. With the center of Houston projected to be near I-10 and Dairy Ashford in 10-20 years, Katy is close to the center of the action.
Atmosphere is friends and respectful with high school sports taking the spotlight on game nights. Business is good; housing is still pretty strong, and the economy has slowed only slightly. Gas prices are hovering at $3.20 as of April 7, 2008, while most are paying $3.60-$4.00+ in other major cities. Total energy deregulation solutions by Ignite/Stream Energy and traditionally low home prices have made the move to Katy a gold mine.
Road construction and long drives to downtown Houston are perhaps the biggest drawbacks to a suburban lifestyle if you have to drive in. Katy is among a handful of elite suburbs with above-average education systems in the Houston area. Cy-Fair, Sugar Land, The Woodlands and Clear Lake are among other standouts. Beware of high taxes throughout Texas (8.25% sales tax here), but area is warm, wonderful.
Terry | Katy, TX