How much do homeowners pay a month in Katy, TX?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Katy, TX pay a median of $2,953 (±$237) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $947 (±$172).
62.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Katy, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,737 in 2015–2019 to $2,953 in 2020–2024 (+70.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $2,953 (±$237)
- Without a mortgage
- $947 (±$172)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 62.2%
Monthly owner costs in Katy
| Katy | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $2,953 (±$237) | $2,155 (±$17) | $2,106 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $947 (±$172) | $744 (±$7) | $678 (±$2) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 62.2% (±5.4 points) | 57.0% (±0.5 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $7,207 (±$764) | $4,489 (±$46) | $4,232 (±$19) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Katy, the median cost with a mortgage is higher than in Harris County ($2,155).
It is also higher than in Texas ($2,106).
It is higher than the national figure ($1,963).
In Harris County, Katy ranks 11 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 1,319.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Katy have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,737 (±$177) | $2,953 (±$237) | +70.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,946 (±$363) | $7,207 (±$764) | +82.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $197,300 (±$16,136) | $401,700 (±$23,224) | +103.6% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Katy
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katy | — | $2,953 (±$237) | — |
| Cinco Ranch | 6.0 mi | $3,141 (±$198) | Not measurably different |
| Brookshire | 6.7 mi | $1,454 (±$103) | Lower |
| Fulshear | 7.3 mi | $3,730 (±$274) | Higher |
| Pattison | 8.4 mi | $2,517 (±$619) | Not measurably different |
| Weston Lakes | 11 mi | $4,000 or more | — |
| Simonton | 11 mi | $2,534 (±$280) | Lower |
| Brazos Country | 12 mi | $2,859 (±$585) | Not measurably different |
| Mission Bend | 12 mi | $1,710 (±$89) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookshire, TX ($1,454), Simonton, TX ($2,534), Mission Bend, TX ($1,710).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fulshear, TX ($3,730).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Hunters Creek Village | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Piney Point Village | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Southside Place | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Spring Valley Village | $4,000 or more |
| 1 (tie) | West University Place | $4,000 or more |
| 10 | El Lago | $3,004 (±$587) |
| 11 | Katy | $2,953 (±$237) |
| 12 | Nassau Bay | $2,805 (±$162) |
| 13 | Taylor Lake Village | $2,771 (±$201) |
| 14 | Seabrook | $2,617 (±$215) |
| 15 | Webster | $2,560 (±$283) |
| 16 | Jersey Village | $2,535 (±$276) |
| 17 | Tomball | $2,496 (±$278) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Harris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Katy
What is the average mortgage payment in Katy?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Katy, TX is $2,953 (±$237) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Katy?
Owners without a mortgage in Katy pay a median of $947 (±$172) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Katy gone up?
In Katy, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,737 in 2015–2019 to $2,953 in 2020–2024 (+70.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Katy city, Texas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Katy city, Texas (place:38476, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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