K aty, Texas is a colorful and affluent community located just 30 minutes due west of Houston. Katy's 11,775 residents are well known for their Southern hospitality and Texas charm. Katy presents a nice way to enjoy a safe, friendly, family environment while still being close enough to the big city to enjoy the cultural diversity, entertainment, and business opportunities that go along with it.

Katy is historically an agricultural area with rice as the major crop and soybeans having been added as an alternate crop in the late 1950's. The Katy area has been the site of one of the United States largest gas fields since the early forties; this has added greatly to the economy of the area. Most recently the development of industrial sites, both east and west of Katy, have added more growth to this thriving economy. Recent statistics show that 34.2% of the employed persons 16 years and over are in management and professional fields, while 38.5% are technical, sales and administrative support personnel.

Katy offers a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. This vibrant community has more than 40 restaurants catering to all palates; Italian, Mexican, Tex-Mex, American, and Continental foods. In addition, you will find many delis and cafés to enjoy. With its close proximity to Houston, there is world-class dining and entertainment within 30 minutes.

Katy offers a wide variety of restaurants choices. This vibrant community has more than 144 restaurants. Whether you are looking for fine dining or fast food, Katy has it all. In addition, you will find many cafés and outdoor coffeehouses to enjoy. If you love to shop, Katy has numerous retail stores and several shopping malls including Katy Mills. This popular mall has over 100 stores. Here you will find a tremendous variety of shops offering music, apparel, shoes and much more. Whatever your taste and budget may be there is no shortage of shopping options waiting to be discovered here.

The residents of Katy enjoy a moderate climate all year round. The Katy area offers many different golf courses to choose from. Golfers aim high and let it fly! The Hermann Park Golf Course, a beautiful 18-hole oasis in the heart of Houston, will challenge the amateur and the professional alike. Also located in the area is the Jersey Meadow Golf Complex; a great golf course with one of the largest driving ranges in the state. This course is famous for all of the amenities it offers, plus some of the longest holes of any course in the county.

The public school system in Katy is very strong. The Katy Independent School District oversees 28 schools and serves the educational needs of nearly 32,000 students per year. There is a very low student-to-teacher ratio throughout the classrooms. This among with a supportive community contributes to the outstanding test results the students achieve.

Due to its close proximity to Houston, Katy's broad transportation needs are well met. The Houston Airport System is only a quick drive away from downtown Katy. Katy also enjoys an outstanding police force and fire department. Plus its citizens relish the books and resources available at the Katy Public Library, which is open year round.