How long is the commute from Katy, TX?
Workers who live in Katy, TX take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
18.0% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 18.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Katy get to work
| Means of transportation | Katy | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±4.2 points) | 70.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±3.5 points) | 10.7% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.2 points) | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.0% (±3.8 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Katy, the average commute is not measurably different from Harris County (29.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Katy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harris County (2.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Harris County, Katy ranks 7 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 373 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Katy
| Vehicles available | Katy | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±1.8 points) | 7.1% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% (±4.8 points) | 35.9% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±5.0 points) | 37.3% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±4.8 points) | 19.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Katy, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Harris County (7.1%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Katy
| Katy | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.0% (±3.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.3 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±2.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.4 points) | 92.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Katy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Harris County (92.1%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Katy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | — | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Cinco Ranch | 6.0 mi | 30.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brookshire | 6.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
| Fulshear | 7.3 mi | 37.8 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Pattison | 8.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Weston Lakes | 11 mi | 38.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Simonton | 11 mi | 40.9 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brazos Country | 12 mi | 38.8 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Bend | 12 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookshire, TX (22.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fulshear, TX (37.8 minutes), Weston Lakes, TX (38.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atascocita | 35.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 2 | Taylor Lake Village | 35.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Spring | 33.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Humble | 33.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Tomball | 33.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Barrett | 31.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Katy | 31.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Highlands | 30.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | El Lago | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | South Houston | 30.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Aldine | 30.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Channelview | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Sheldon | 29.5 minutes (±7.6) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Harris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Katy
How long is the average commute in Katy?
Workers who live in Katy, TX take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Katy without a car?
2.4% of households in Katy have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Katy?
18.0% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Katy worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Katy city, Texas (place:38476, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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