Location Advantages

The Katy Area, a rapid population growth center located west of Houston, enjoys the benefits of being part of the Houston Metro area. Katy offers a quality suburban atmosphere, "small town" lifestyle, and an energetic talent base for quality companies. Katy's location is key for many businesses located here. Some features of the Katy Area include:

• Part of the Houston Metro Area, the 4th largest city in the United States, featuring a suburban and small town atmosphere and lifestyle
• Well educated, talented workforce with high educational attainment
  • Large white collar, world class, workforce
• A major part of the acclaimed Energy Corridor District
• Award winning, acclaimed, K-12 public education system
• 181 square miles in 3 counties: Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller
• Great transportation access:
  • Highway: I-10, US 90, Grand Parkway, Westpark Tollway, Katy Tollway
  • Intercontinental (International) Hub Airport – 30 miles,
  • Hobby Airport – 40 miles
  • Houston Executive Airport (General Aviation)
  • Union Pacific Rail - Branch Line
  • Port of Houston – 35 miles to Turning Basin, Three Other Ports in the Houston Area

• Diversified economy strong in corporate headquarters, energy services, engineering, medical,  distribution, and retail sectors
• Moderate climate, award winning master planned communities, housing costs well below the national average, low cost of living, ad excellent quality of life
• Over 400,000 sq. ft. of Class A ofice space and over 500 acres of business park sites
• Available tax and non-tax incentives, training grants, and low-interest financing