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The purpose of the Katy Area Economic Development Council is to promote, encourage, and enhance the creation of primary employer jobs and capital investment in the Katy Area. Katy Area EDC will work with interested parties for locating or expanding in Katy, Texas.
Location Map
Katy Area, Texas
Katy Location
- Southeast Texas
- 20 Miles West of Downtown Houston, Texas
- Latitude: 29°47′33″N, Longitude: 95°49′21″W
- Central Time Zone
- Suburban
- 181 Square Miles
- Part of the Houston-MSA
- Major Part of Energy Corridor
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
Demographics Katy Area
Population and demographics in the Katy Area are strong and booming. Katy is home to a diverse, family oriented, and a highly educated population.
| Area | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | Percent Change 1990-2000 |
Percent Change 2010-2015 |
| City of Katy | 7,660 | 11,050 | 13,858 | 16,072 | 44.3% | 16% |
| Katy Area | 81,559 | 139,179 | 254,360 | 327,384 | 70.6% | 28.7% |
| 30 Mile Radius | 2,026,341 | 2,603,079 | 3,387,007 | 3,799,566 | 28.5% | 12.2% |
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| Income | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | Percent Change 1990-2000 |
Percent Change 2000-2015 |
| Average Household | $57,021 | $84,625 | $104,228 | $112,042 | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Median Household | $47,269 | $70,207 | $80,580 | $83,254 | 48.5% | 3.3% |
| Per Capita | $18,885 | $27,972 | $32,344 | $34,190 | 48.1% | 5.7% |
| Area | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | Percent Change 1990-2000 |
Percent Change 2010-2015 |
| City of Katy | 2,550 | 3,651 | 4,351 | 4,933 | 43.2% | 13.4% |
| Katy Area | 27,038 | 46,004 | 78,730 | 99,705 | 70.1% | 26.6% |
| 30 Mile Radius | 757,313 | 937,912 | 1,160,104 | 1,287,379 | 23.8% | 11% |
| Area | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2015 | Percent Change 1990-2000 |
Percent Change 2010-2015 |
| City of Katy | 2,813 | 3,818 | 4,753 | 5,388 | 35.7% | 13.4% |
| Katy Area | 29,033 | 48,359 | 86,484 | 109,371 | 66.6% | 26.5% |
| 30 Mile Radius | 870,031 | 1,009,895 | 1,310,467 | 1,454,593 | 16.1% | 11% |
| Percent Change | ||||||||||
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1990 Census |
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2000 Census |
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2010 Estimate |
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2015 Projection |
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1990 to 2000 |
2010 to 2015 |
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0 to 4 |
7,805 |
9.6% |
11,151 |
8.0% |
20,729 |
8.2% |
23,901 |
7.3% |
42.9% |
15.3% |
|
5 to 14 |
15,833 |
19.4% |
27,003 |
19.4% |
43,575 |
18.3% |
57,204 |
17.5% |
70.6% |
22.8% |
|
15 to 19 |
5,890 |
7.2% |
11,469 |
8.2% |
46,575 |
7.2% |
23,673 |
7.2% |
94.7% |
28.9% |
|
20 to 24 |
3,796 |
4.7% |
5,793 |
4.2% |
12,273 |
4.8% |
17,532 |
5.4% |
52.6% |
42.8% |
|
25 to 34 |
15,830 |
19.6% |
18,520 |
13.3% |
34,095 |
13.4% |
40,955 |
12.5% |
17% |
20.1% |
|
35 to 44 |
17,560 |
21.5% |
28,556 |
20.5% |
43,054 |
16.9% |
50,924 |
15.6% |
62.6% |
18.3% |
|
45 to 54 |
8,307 |
10.2% |
21,713 |
15.6% |
38,365 |
15.1% |
47,320 |
14.5% |
161.4% |
23.3% |
|
55 to 64 |
3,711 |
4.5% |
8,670 |
6.2% |
24,677 |
9.7% |
37,810 |
11.5% |
133.7% |
53.2% |
|
65 to 74 |
1,853 |
2.3% |
3,986 |
2.9% |
10,438 |
4.1% |
19,171 |
5.9% |
115.1% |
83.7% |
|
75 to 84 |
727 |
0.9% |
1,824 |
1.3% |
4,198 |
1.7% |
6,541 |
2.0% |
150.8% |
55.8% |
|
85+ |
232 |
0.3% |
493 |
0.4% |
1,584 |
0.6% |
2,351 |
0.7% |
112.4% |
48.5% |
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Median Age: |
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Total Population |
30.7 |
|
33.1 |
|
33.8 |
|
35.1 |
|
7.9% |
3.9% |
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Percent Change |
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|
|
1990 Census |
|
2000 Census |
|
2010 Estimate |
|
2015 Projection |
|
1990 to 2000 |
2010 to 2015 |
|
White |
71,747 |
88% |
113,199 |
81.3% |
202,351 |
79.6% |
255,446 |
78.0% |
57.8% |
26.2% |
|
Black |
3,412 |
4.2% |
6,650 |
4.8% |
15,105 |
5.9% |
22,046 |
6.7% |
94.9% |
46% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
233 |
0.3% |
511 |
0.4% |
1,213 |
0.5% |
1,742 |
0.5% |
119.5% |
43.6% |
|
Asian or Pacific Islander |
2,796 |
3.4% |
7,129 |
5.1% |
14,997 |
5.9% |
22,185 |
6.8% |
155% |
47.9% |
|
Some Other Race |
3,370 |
4.1% |
8,324 |
6% |
14,234 |
5.6% |
18,139 |
5.5% |
147% |
27.4% |
|
Two or More Races |
|
|
3,366 |
2.4% |
6,461 |
2.5% |
7,825 |
2.4% |
|
21.1% |
|
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Hispanic Ethnicity |
9,097 |
11.2% |
22,757 |
16.4% |
62,283 |
24.5 |
87,627 |
26.8% |
150.2% |
40.7% |
|
Not Hispanic or Latino |
72,462 |
88.9% |
116,421 |
83.7% |
192,077 |
75.5% |
239,757 |
73.2% |
60.7% |
24.8% |
updated: January 2011
Economic Structure
World-class business leaders such as BP America, Conoco Phillips, Foster Wheeler, Igloo, Mustang Engineering, and Shell Oil North America are headquartered in the Katy Area and enjoy a high level of employee productivity. Additionally, over 150 companies headquartered here. The energy services sector is strong in the Katy Area; however, other strong economic sectors include: wholesale trade, plastics and advanced materials, technology centers, service, and retail. Business expansions and new projects in Katy are booming!
Major New and Expansion/Retention Projects, 2011
| Company |
New/Expansion/Retention |
Capital Investment | Jobs |
| BAE Global Tactical Systems |
Retention - Manufacturing |
$5,000,000 | 1,400 |
| West Engineering | New Headquarters | $4,000,000 | 200 |
| RTUI | Expansion - HQ Manufacturing | $3,000,000 | 150 |
| Worley Parsons | Expansion | Lease | 150 |
| Brazos Valley Credit Union | New Headquarters | $3,000,000 | 30 |
Katy Area (Katy ISD) Economic Sectors 2010
| Sectors | Percent | Number |
| Ag, Forestry, Fishing, and Mining | 6% | 7,500 |
| Construction | 7% | 8,750 |
| Manufacturing | 9% | 11,250 |
| Wholesale Trade | 6% | 7,500 |
| Retail Trade | 13% | 16,250 |
| Transportation, Warehousing, &Utilities | 4% | 5,000 |
| Information | 2% | 2,500 |
| Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate | 8% | 10,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, Management, & Administrative | 13% | 16,250 |
| Educational Services, Healthcare, & Social Assistance | 18% | 22,500 |
| Art, Entertainment, & Research | 7% | 8,750 |
| Other Services, except Public Administration | 5% | 6,250 |
| Public Administration | 2% | 2,500 |
| Total | 100% | 125,000 |
Source: Sites on Texas, 2011
Top 10 Major Employers, 2010
| Company | Product/Service | Employees | |||
| Katy ISD | Education | 7,500+ | |||
| BP North America | Headquarters, Energy | 7,500+ | |||
| Conoco Phillips | Headquarters, Energy | 3,000+ | |||
| Mustang Engineering | Headquarters, Energy, Engineering |
3,000+ |
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| Academy Sports and Outdoors | Headquarters, Distribution, Sporting Goods | 2,400+ | |||
| Shell Oil Woodcreek | Headquarters, Energy | 2,000+ | |||
| Katy Mills | Retail, Shopping Mall | 2,000+ | |||
| Foster Wheeler | Headquarters, Energy, Engineering | 1,200+ | |||
| Igloo Products | Headquarters, Manufacturing, Plastic Products | 1,100+ | |||
| Exxon Mobil Chemical | Headquarters, Chemicals | 950+ |
Source: Katy Area EDC, 2010
Talented Workforce
The Katy Area offers employers a growing, energized, and world class talent and workforce base with high educational attainment. A majority of existing employers rate the Katy Area workforce as available, high quality, and productive.
Employment - Katy Area (Katy ISD)
|
|
1990 Census |
% |
2000 Census |
% |
Spring 2010 |
|
2015 Projection |
% |
1990 to 2000 |
2010 to 2015 |
|
Age 16 + Population |
57,659 |
|
99,548 |
|
177,615 |
|
254,161 |
|
72.6% |
43.1% |
|
In Labor Force |
44,779 |
77.7% |
72,616 |
73.0% |
131,725 |
74.2% |
188,157 |
74.0% |
62.2% |
42.8% |
|
Employed |
43,275 |
96.6% |
69,658 |
95.9% |
125,100 |
95.0% |
178,892 |
95.1% |
61.0% |
43.0% |
|
Unemployed |
1,470 |
3.3% |
2,864 |
3.9% |
6,254 |
4.8% |
8,675 |
4.6% |
94.8% |
38.7% |
|
In Armed Forces |
32 |
0.1% |
94 |
0.1% |
372 |
0.3% |
591 |
0.3% |
194.4% |
58.8% |
|
Not In Labor Force |
12,880 |
22.3% |
26,931 |
27.1% |
45,890 |
25.8% |
66,004 |
26.0% |
109.1% |
43.8% |
Educational Attainment - Katy Area (Katy ISD)
|
|
1990 Census |
% |
2000 Census |
% |
Spring 2010 |
% |
2015 Projection |
% |
1990 to 2000 |
2010 to 2015 |
|
Age 25+ Population |
49,050 |
|
84,740 |
|
151,995 |
|
217,224 |
|
72.8% |
42.9% |
|
Grade K - 8 |
1,470 |
3.0% |
2,096 |
2.5% |
5,573 |
3.7% |
7,965 |
3.7% |
42.6% |
42.9% |
|
Grade 9 - 12 |
3,089 |
6.3% |
4,664 |
5.5% |
6,830 |
4.5% |
8,728 |
4.0% |
51.0% |
27.8% |
|
High School Graduate |
10,132 |
20.7% |
15,662 |
18.5% |
34,259 |
22.5% |
56,106 |
25.8% |
54.6% |
63.8% |
|
Some College, No Degree |
13,265 |
27.0% |
21,252 |
25.1% |
33,237 |
21.9% |
44,754 |
20.6% |
60.2% |
34.7% |
|
Associates Degree |
3,242 |
6.6% |
5,502 |
6.5% |
10,878 |
7.2% |
15,847 |
7.3% |
69.7% |
45.7% |
|
Bachelor's Degree |
13,236 |
27.0% |
24,831 |
29.3% |
43,252 |
28.5% |
59,783 |
27.5% |
87.6% |
38.2% |
|
Graduate Degree |
4,613 |
9.4% |
10,073 |
11.9% |
17,966 |
11.8% |
24,039 |
11.1% |
118.4% |
33.8% |
|
No Schooling Completed |
|
|
662 |
0.8% |
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Source: Sites on Texas, 2011
Transportation and Mobility
The Katy Area offers excellent access to all modes of transportation including Interstate 10, the Port of Houston and three other ports, two commercial airports, and two general aviation airports.
Highways
- Interstate 10 - Number of Interstate exits: 13
- Interstate 10 - Number of Interstate entrances: 12
- Interstate 45 - 16 miles
- State Highway 99 (The Grand Parkway)
- The Katy Tollway
- The Westpark Tollway
- Farm to Market Roads: FM 529, FM 1463, FM 1093
Ports
The Port of Houston ships cargo to 200 ports around the world and ranked first in U.S. foreign tonnage and second in U.S. tonnage and export tonnage. Katy Area companies have easy access to the Port via Interstate I-10. The Port’s turning basin facilities are only 35 miles from Katy Area industrial sites.
- Ship Channel Depth: 45 feet
- Ship Channel Width: 530 feet
- Other ports that serve the Katy Area include Freeport, Galveston, and Texas City.
Motor Freight
- 1,174 Carriers serve the Houston MSA
- A major terminal of Knight Transportation is located in the Katy area.
Commercial Air
- Houston offers non-stop or direct flights to more than 60 international destinations.
- Over 49 million domestic and international passengers were served in 2010.
- George Bush Intercontinental (HUB): Distance to from Katy Area-45 Miles
- Number of Airlines: 17
- Nearly 700 daily departures
- Hobby Airport: 45 Miles
- Number of Airlines: 5
- Over 8.8 million passengers served in 2007
- Air Cargo
- Number of Air Cargo Airlines: 13
- Handled more than 837 million pounds of Cargo in 2007
General Aviation
- Houston Executive Airport : 6,600 feet of runway, 2,000 acre site, with 500 acres available for aviation operations.
- West Houston Airport : 4,000 feet of runway
Rail
- Union Pacific Service - Branch Line
- Miles of track in the Katy Area: 10.7 Miles
- Intermodal Centers located within 20 Miles
- Major products moved in the Katy Area: Aggregates, Plastics, and Lumber
Post and Parcel
- A US Postal Annex is located in the City of Katy. Several other post offices are located in other locations in the Katy Area.
- Served by major carriers such as FedEx, UPS, DHL, and Lonestar, a Texas carrier.
Public Transit
- Houston Metro Transit
- Three Park and Ride Locations Located in Katy
- Colorado Valley Transit
- Contract Based Service with Employers Serving Waller County
- Energy Corridor Service
- The general limits of the new transit route are along Park Row and the Katy Freeway from Memorial Brook to Dairy Ashford. and covers approximately 22 miles and plans include 50 transit stops.
Governmental Services
Katy Area local governments, protective services, and agencies are pro-business and provide quality protective services to residents and businesses.
Police Protection
- City of Katy: 43 Officers, 16 Civilian Employees, and three K9 Partners.
- Katy ISD: School oriented, 27 peace officers, and seven support personnel.
- Harris County Sheriff’s Department: 4,000+ employees, 180 Deputies who serve the Katy Area.
- Harris County Constable, Precinct 5: 34 deputies serve the Katy area.
- Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department: Employ 621 persons and provide two to three patrol units at a time in the Katy Area. In some areas, patrol units patrol 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Constables: Serve county subdivisions and homeowners, 51 Deputy Constables serve the Katy Area
- Waller County Sheriff’s Department: 36 deputies, and five investigators.
Fire Protection
- City of Katy: Full time department with over 50 employees
- Class 2 ISO fire protection rating
- Emergency Service Districts (ESD): Numerous full-time employees and volunteers in ESD districts throughout the Katy Area provide fire protection services and emergency medical services to residents and businesses. ISO fire protection ratings vary according to jurisdiction.
Local Government
| Fort Bend County | Harris County | Waller County | City of Katy | City of Houston | City of Fulshear | |
|
Form of Government |
Commissioner's Court |
Commissioner's Court |
Commissioner's Court |
Mayor - Council |
Mayor - Council |
Mayor - Council |
|
Management |
County Administrator |
County Judge |
County Judge |
City Manager |
City Manager |
City Secretary |
|
Annual Budget |
$208,162,360 |
$1,583,000,000 Harris Co. Operating fund (Fund 1000) Fiscal Year 2011 |
$22,877,262 |
$20,805,240 |
$1,962,129,861 |
$1,200,000 |
|
Number of Employees |
1,977 |
16,899 |
217 |
172 |
21,000 |
10 |
|
Year Founded |
1837 |
1836 |
1873 |
1872 |
1836 |
1977 |
|
Meeting Frequency |
Weekly |
Bi-Weekly |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Weekly |
Monthly |
|
Planning Commission |
Yes |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| * The information herein was obtained from reliable sources; however, Katy Area EDC makes no warranties or representations as the completeness or accuracy thereof. | ||||||
Other Services
Libraries:
- Fort Bend County Cinco Ranch Library: 80,000 Collections.
- Harris County Library-Katy Branch: Collections: 74,712.
- Harris County Library-Maud Marks Branch: Collections: 92,891.
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Harris County Library-Katherine Tyra Bear Creek Branch: Collections: 84,322.
Utilities
The City of Katy and Utility Companies in the Katy Area provide reliable, reasonably priced utility service to residents, businesses and industry. The City of Katy has received awards for the past 20 years for its acclaim as a Superior Water System in the State of Texas. Areas located outside the City limits are served by Municipal Utility Districts (MUD’s) which are public boards appointed to operate and manage public infrastructure for major development areas such as Master Planned Communities. MUD’s are regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TECQ). Fire protection is provided for businesses by overhead and ground storage tanks.
Electricity
- Deregulation in effect
- Local Distribution Company: CenterPoint Energy
- Voltage Available in Industrial Areas
- Transmission: 138,000 Volts
- Distribution: 34,500/19,000 Volts - 3 Phase
- Numerous Retail Providers Available
Natural Gas
- Local Distribution Company: CenterPoint Energy
- Size of Gas Line in Industrial Areas
- 4 inches
- 60 psi (high pressure)
Telecommunications
Facilities Based Government Regulated Carriers:
Consolidated, AT&T
Services Available:
- ADSL From Central Office
- Central Office on Fiber Ring
- Digital
- Fiber, VOIP, Frame Delay, ISDN
- Dual Redundancy
- Multiple Points of Presence
Solid Waste
- Residential / Commercial service provided by private companies such as Republic, BFI, and Waste Management
- Recycling of newspaper, magazines, aluminum, plastic, and cardboard drop-off service is available at public schools. Some curbside recycling is provided in some neighborhoods.
Taxes
The State of Texas and the Katy Area offer a pro-business tax structure, and reasonable fees for development and businesses. Some key features of the tax structure include:
- No State Income Tax on Persons or Businesses
- No Unitary Tax
- No Local Income or Occupational Tax
- No County Sales Tax
Texas Franchise Tax:
- 1.0% (.01) for most entities
- 0.5% (.005) for qualifying wholesalers and retailers*
- 0.575% for those entities with $10 million or less in Total Revenue (annualized per 12 month period on which the report is based) electing the E-Z Computation
Ad Valorem (Property) Tax
| Location | Tax Amount | Year |
| West Ten Business Park |
$2.38 | 2007 |
| Park 10 - Harris County |
$2.81 | 2007 |
| LaCenterra |
$2.87 | 2007 |
| Katy Mills | $3.61 | 2007 |
| *Per $100 of assessed value | ||
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Katy ISD Tax Rates |
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| Year | Rates |
| 2008 | $1.5266 |
| 2009 | $1.5266 |
| 2010 | $1.5266 |
- Sales and Use Tax
- City of Katy: 1%
- County: 0%
- Special Purpose (Metro): 1%
- State: 6.25%
- Maximum Total: 8.25%
- Lodging Tax
- City of Katy: 4%
- City of Houston: 7%
- Fuels Tax
- State of Texas: $0.20 per gallon
- Unemployment Insurance
- 2.7% starting rate
- Based on the first $9,000 in earnings
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Options include self-insurance, the state operated Texas Workers Compensation Insurance Fund or a licensed private insurance company
Targeted Industries
Energy Services
The Katy Area, which includes the world famous Energy Corridor, is home to headquarters for BP America, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Mustang Engineering, and Shell. This concentration of the “majors” has resulted in the area also being a leading business destination for a number of energy related companies. Examples of Industries: energy consulting services, energy related software and other IT services, corporate headquarters for energy firms, and energy related research and development. Link to Flyer
Advanced Materials
Katy is in close proximity to one of the largest petrochemical complexes in the world. This location allows suppliers of advanced materials to be strategically situated among multiple suppliers of resins and other upstream inputs, as well as at the heart of one of the world’s leading advanced materials research centers. Examples of Industries: advanced polymeric materials, composites, extrusion-molding, and advanced building materials research and testing. Link to Flyer
Business and Professional Services
Examples of Industries: software development, information technology services, and financial services.
Healthcare
Strong population growth in the Katy Area is driving demand for increased healthcare services, as evidenced by ongoing expansions among primary medical facilities. The Katy Area’s healthcare sector has a workforce totaling more than 4,200 workers and generates revenues of over $500 million annually. Examples of Industries: allied health, medical and diagnostic labs, outpatient care centers, and specialty hospitals.
Transportation and Logistics
The Katy Area and the wider region are served by an excellent transportation system, including major interstate, rail, seaport, and air facilities. The Katy Area also offers several large prime acreage tracts suitable for transportation and logistics firms with both interstate and rail access. Examples of Industries: trucking and warehousing, port-related distribution, retail distribution centers, logistics, and supply chain management.
Recreation and Leisure Services
Examples of Industries: outdoor recreation, semi-pro or minor league spectator sports, and family entertainment parks and venues.
Integrated Building Systems
Katy is at the epicenter of the nation’s booming Sunbelt region. The strong regional transportation system provides quick access to thriving residential and commercial markets throughout Texas and the South Central US. Examples of Industries: materials research, computer systems integration, and modular or prefabricated buildings design and assembly.
Quality of Life
The Katy Area is known for its excellent quality of life. The Katy Area has a diverse population with high educational attainment, low-cost of living, an available and broad diversity of housing, and beautiful master-planned communities. Abundant and diverse recreational opportunities are available with professional sports teams, arts and cultural opportunities, and diverse shopping and dining experiences. The Katy Area also has growing health care options, a low crime rate, and a moderate climate.
| The Quality of Life Index for The Katy Area is greater than the national average. |
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| U.S. | Fort Bend County | Harris County | Waller County |
| 100* | 136 | 146 | 116 |
| *100 = U.S. Index, over 100 is high Source EASI, 2010 Quality of Life Index, Development Alliance |
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Low Cost of Living Index
- Cost of living in the Katy Area is well below the national average.
The total of all the cost of living categories weighted subjectively as follows: housing (30%), food and groceries (15%0, transportation (10%), utilities (6%), health care (7%), and miscellaneous expenses such as clothing, services, and entertainment (32%). State and local taxes are not included in any category. Updated 6/2010.
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COST OF LIVING
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Katy, Texas
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Houston, Texas
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United States
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Overall
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87
|
91
|
100
|
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Grocery
|
85
|
85
|
100
|
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Health
|
96
|
96
|
100
|
|
Housing
|
74
|
85
|
100
|
|
Utilities
|
103
|
100
|
100 |
|
Transportation
|
94
|
100
|
100
|
|
Miscellaneous
|
97
|
97
|
100
|
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Healthcare
The Katy Area has recently been named “Medical Center West” for the Greater Houston Area. Why? For good reason, Katy’s healthcare options are growing rapidly. Over the next few years hospitals will invest nearly $800 million in new and expanded facilities.
| Katy Area Healthcare by the Numbers | ||
| Type of Healthcare | 2008 | Projected by 2012 |
| Hospitals | 4 | 6 |
| Hospital Beds | 550 | 800 |
| Physicians | 219 | N/A |
| Dentist | 22 | N/A |
| Nursing Homes | 6 | 9 |
| Outpatient Clinics | 10 | 15 |
| Welness Centers | 4 | 7 |
| YMCA's | 3 | 3 |
| Health Clubs | 14 | 16 |
Industries - New & Expanding
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|
Office Project
|
User/Development
|
Type
|
Product/Service
|
Jobs
|
Sq. Ft.
|
Capital Investment
|
Year Announced
|
|
Mustang Engineering/
Wood Group |
User
|
Expansion, Headquarters
|
Headquarters, Energy Engineering Services
|
800
|
250,000
|
$50,000,000
|
2005
|
|
Conoco Phillips
|
User
|
Expansion, Headquarters
|
Headquarters, Energy Exploration and Production
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
$48,000,000
|
2005
|
|
The Old Katy Road Office
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete Tilt-Up
|
50
|
25,000
|
$2,500,000
|
2005
|
|
LaCenterra
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete Tilt-Up
|
n/a
|
90,000
|
$30,000,000
|
2005
|
|
The Offices at Park 10
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete and Glass
|
n/a
|
150,000
|
$25,000,000
|
2005
|
|
BP America
|
User
|
Expansion-HQ
|
Headquarters, Energy Exploration and Production, Natural Gas Trading
|
2,000
|
390,000
|
$650,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Shell Oil, North America
|
User
|
Expansion, Headquarters
|
Headquarters-Administrative Offices, Exploration and Produc
|
580
|
170,000
|
$82,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Mustang Engineering
|
User
|
Expansion, Headquarters
|
Headquarters, Energy Engineering Services
|
n/a
|
179,000
|
Lease
|
2006
|
|
Mustang Engineering
|
User
|
Expansion, Headquarters
|
Headquarters, Energy Engineering Services
|
700
|
174,000
|
Lease
|
2006
|
|
Technip
|
User
|
New Facility-Engineering
|
Headquarters, Energy Engineering Services
|
330
|
110,000
|
Lease
|
2006
|
|
Energy Center I
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete and Glass
|
n/a
|
329,000
|
$60,000,000
|
2006
|
|
The Veranda at Cinco Ranch
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete Tilt-Up
|
n/a
|
30,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2006
|
|
17000 Katy Freeway
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete Tilt-Up
|
n/a
|
174,000
|
$35,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Option 1 Realty
|
User
|
Relocation - HQ
|
Hedquarters, Office Building, Concrete Tilt-Up
|
20
|
10,000
|
Lease
|
2006
|
|
Murphy Oil-Exploration - Production
|
User
|
New Company
|
Headquarters, Energy Exploration and Production
|
320
|
110,000
|
Lease
|
2007
|
|
The Veranda at Cinco Ranch
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete Tilt-Up
|
n/a
|
30,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2007
|
|
Foster Wheeler
|
User
|
New Company
|
Headquarters, Energy Engineering Services
|
1,500
|
329,000
|
Lease
|
2007
|
|
The Reserve at Park 10
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete and Glass
|
n/a
|
150,000
|
$35,000,000
|
2007
|
|
Energy Crossing I
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Office Building, Concrete and Glass
|
n/a
|
240,000
|
$25,000,000
|
2007
|
|
Petroskills
|
User
|
New Company
|
Private Conference and Training Center for Energy Industries
|
30
|
30,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2007
|
|
KGA
|
User
|
Relocation
|
Landscape Architecture and Planning
|
20
|
16,000
|
Lease
|
2007
|
|
Det Norske Veritas
|
User
|
New Facility
|
Headquarters, Testing Laboratories and Software Development - Energy Indsutries
|
170
|
100,000
|
$10,000,000
|
2008
|
|
Opal Energy
|
User
|
New Company
|
Headquarters, Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Management Services
|
40
|
10,000
|
Lease
|
2008
|
|
Legend Natural Gas
|
User
|
Expansion New Facility
|
Headquarters, Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Management Services
|
10
|
5,000
|
Lease
|
2008
|
|
Iron Sky
|
User-Information Technology
|
New - HQ
|
Information Technology, Physical Security Integration, Software Development
|
30
|
2,500
|
$200,000
|
2009
|
|
Carbo Ceramics
|
Software
|
Energy HQ
|
Headquarters, Gypsum Products Manufacturing
|
60
|
22,000
|
n/a
|
2009
|
|
Worley Parsons
|
User
|
Energy HQ
|
Headquarters, Upstream Energy
|
500
|
145,000
|
n/a
|
2009
|
|
Northern Offshore Drilling
|
User
|
US Energy HQ
|
Oil and Gas Drilling
|
30
|
8,500
|
n/a
|
2009
|
|
KBC Technologies
|
User
|
IT Software
|
Engineering Services, Software Development
|
82
|
30,000
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
Global Energy Development
|
User
|
New Company
|
Support Activities for Energy Operations
|
8
|
1,522
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
Project Cost Resources, Inc.
|
User
|
New Company
|
Consulting for Project Cost Estimating
|
5
|
1,120
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
HKN, Inc.
|
User
|
New Company
|
Branch, Energy Exploration and Development
|
8
|
1,866
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
Transportation Equipment
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Leasing, management and operation of railroad tank and covered hopper cars
|
15
|
2,716
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
ZEEP
|
User
|
New HQ
|
Headquarters, Engineering of Renewable Energy Facilities
|
20
|
5,200
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
Lupe Tortilla
|
User
|
HQ
|
Headquarters, Restaurant Management
|
20
|
8,100
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
Shamrock Communications
|
User
|
HQ
|
Branch, Telecommunications Contractor
|
15
|
5,400
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
Strategy Engineering & Consulting
|
User
|
HQ
|
Headquarters, Energy Engineering Services
|
30
|
7,000
|
Lease
|
2009
|
|
Worley Parsons
|
User
|
HQ
|
Headquarters, Upstream Energy
|
150
|
54,158
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
Ensco
|
User
|
Admin
|
Branch, Energy Support Activities
|
60
|
20,000
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
Brazos Valley Credit Union
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Headquarters, Financial Services
|
30
|
25,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2010
|
|
EMGS Americas
|
User
|
Office
|
Energy Pipeline and Related Structure Construction
|
50
|
17,500
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
Summit Downhole Dynamics
|
User
|
Office
|
Energy Pipeline and Related Structure Construction
|
30
|
11,250
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
Sweetwater Alliance
|
User
|
Office
|
Headquarters, Offices of Holding Companies
|
30
|
11,571
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
Wood Group Renewables
|
User
|
Office - Expansion
|
Headquarters, Renewable Energy Design and Installation
|
5
|
5,000
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
Hanson Aggregates
|
User
|
New - Admin
|
Branch Office, Wholesale Sand & Gravel and Local Trucking
|
15
|
4,949
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
RTUI
|
User
|
Expansion, New Facility
|
Headquarters, Manufacturer of Register Tapes and Advertising
|
150
|
30,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2011
|
|
West Engineering
|
User
|
Relocation
|
Headquarters, Energy Engineering Services
|
80
|
40,000
|
$4,000,000
|
2011
|
|
2 H Offshore
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Energy Engineering Services
|
27
|
31,792
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
CNG4 America
|
User
|
New Company
|
Headquarters, Renewable Energy Design and Installation
|
4
|
1,000
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
Academy Sports and Outdoors
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Headquarters Expansion and E-Commerce-Customer Service Center
|
100
|
50,000
|
$7,000,000
|
2011
|
|
Metroworth Consulting
|
User
|
Expansion, New Facility
|
Consulting, Scientific and Technical
|
3
|
1,160
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
Eventsia
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Consulting, Process & Logistics & Event Planning
|
3
|
820
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
Nike USA, Inc.
|
User
|
Relocation
|
Branch Office, Sporting Goods and Showroom
|
10
|
7,216
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
The Law Office of Scott Callahan
|
User
|
Relocation
|
Headquarters, Legal Services
|
3
|
1,200
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
Woodco Fund Management
|
User
|
Relocation
|
Investment Firm, Portfolio Management
|
10
|
1,631
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
Jurat Software
|
User
|
Relocation
|
Software Development - Energy
|
20
|
2,000
|
Lease
|
2011
|
|
Jelec
|
User
|
New Company
|
Energy Engineering Support Services - Electrical
|
50
|
32,500
|
$4,000,000
|
2011
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total
|
|
8,173
|
3,636,513
|
$1,082,700,000
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Medical Project
|
User/Development
|
Type
|
Product/Service
|
Jobs
|
Sq. Ft.
|
Capital Investment
|
Year Announced
|
|
Christus St. Catherine
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Hospital
|
250
|
176,000
|
$50,000,000
|
2005
|
|
Memorial Herman-Phase I
|
User
|
New Facility
|
Hospital
|
100
|
325,000
|
$110,000,000
|
2005
|
|
M.D. Anderson
|
User
|
New Company
|
Cancer Center
|
40
|
60,000
|
$15,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Texas Children's Hospital
|
User
|
New Company
|
Hostpital - Pediatrics
|
400
|
436,000
|
$175,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Texas Children's Office Building
|
User
|
New Company
|
Physicians Office Building
|
250
|
80,000
|
$45,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Mathis Doctors Office Building
|
Development
|
New Facility
|
Physicians Office Building
|
n/a
|
60,000
|
$8,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Sunrise Assisted Living
|
User
|
New Company
|
Assisted Living Center
|
125
|
100,000
|
$10,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Methodist Hospital
|
User
|
New Company
|
Hospital and Physicians Office Building
|
1,000
|
320,000
|
$300,000,000
|
2007
|
|
Grace Care
|
User
|
Medical Assisted Living
|
Assisted Living Center
|
150
|
58,000
|
$5,000,000
|
2007
|
|
APEX Hospital
|
User
|
New Company
|
Hospital-LTAC
|
150
|
140,000
|
$10,000,000
|
2007
|
|
St. Luke's Hospital
|
User
|
New Company
|
Hospital
|
n/a
|
235,000
|
$100,000,000
|
2008
|
|
The Solana at Cinco Ranch
|
User
|
New Company
|
Independent and Assisted Living Center
|
35
|
180,000
|
$53,000,000
|
2008
|
|
Mann Eye Center
|
User/Dev
|
Expansion
|
Offices of Physicians -Optomitrists
|
12
|
31,000
|
$9,000,000
|
2009
|
|
Kelsey Sebold
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Offices of Physicians - Except Mental Health
|
40
|
40,000
|
$1,000,000
|
2010
|
|
VA Hospital Project
|
User
|
New Company
|
Hospital - U.S. Government
|
n/a
|
30,000
|
n/a
|
2010
|
|
All Pets Animal Hospital
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Veternary Services
|
20
|
10,000
|
$1,500,000
|
2010
|
|
Cantex
|
User
|
New Company
|
Assisted Living Center
|
20
|
30,000
|
$4,000,000
|
2011
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Total
|
|
2560
|
2,291,000
|
$895,500,000
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Industrial / Flex Project
|
User/Development
|
Type
|
Product/Service
|
Jobs
|
Sq. Ft.
|
Capital Investment
|
Year Announced
|
|
Igloo
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Manufacturing-Plastics Products
|
200
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
2005
|
|
Houston Executive Airport
|
Development
|
New Company
|
Airport/Aviation
|
40
|
50,000
|
$30,000,000
|
2005
|
|
Academy Sports & Outdoors
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Distribution of Sporting Goods
|
100
|
300,000
|
$20,000,000
|
2006
|
|
HealthHelp, LLC
|
User
|
New Company
|
Inbound Call Center-Medical
|
200
|
11,000
|
$450,000
|
2006
|
|
Alumitech
|
User
|
New Company
|
Manufacturing-Metal Construction Products
|
40
|
26,000
|
$1,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Enventure
|
User
|
New Company
|
Manufacturing-Metal Pipe
|
30
|
30,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Unitech
|
User
|
New Company
|
Information Technology
|
5
|
1,500
|
$200,000
|
2006
|
|
Katy Commerce Center
|
Development/User
|
Spec Building
|
Concrete Tilt-Up Construction
|
n/a
|
24,000
|
$1,600,000
|
2006
|
|
Westborough Business Park
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Concrete Tilt-Up Construction
|
n/a
|
11,000
|
$600,000
|
2006
|
|
The National Realty Group
|
Development
|
New Facility/Flex
|
Concrete Tilt-Up Construction
|
n/a
|
40,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2006
|
|
Lanstar
|
User
|
Expansion / New Facility
|
Modular Wall Systems, Information Technology
|
0
|
20,000
|
n/a
|
2006
|
|
Detek
|
User
|
Expansion / New Facility
|
Engineering Services and Contract Manufacturing for Electrical Products
|
10
|
9,000
|
$1,000,000
|
2007
|
|
Rooms to Go
|
User
|
Distribution Center
|
Distribution of Furniture
|
300
|
1,200,000
|
$30,000,000
|
2007
|
|
3M
|
User
|
R & D Laboratory
|
R&D Facility for Energy
|
12
|
12,000
|
Lease
|
2007
|
|
S.E.S.
|
User
|
New Company
|
Distribution of Instruments, GPS Systems
|
10
|
11,000
|
Lease
|
2007
|
|
Echo Medical Systems
|
User
|
Expansion
|
Manufacturer - Medical devices
|
10
|
10,000
|
Lease
|
2007
|
|
MPF Operating Company
|
User
|
Expansion / New Facility
|
Business Consultants
|
25
|
12,000
|
Lease
|
2007
|
|
Neuman & Esser
|
User
|
New Company
|
Sales and Distribution - Equipment, Gas and Compressors
|
50
|
40,000
|
$4,000,000
|
2007
|
|
Westborough Business Park Flex Center
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Concrete Tilt-Up Construction
|
n/a
|
31,000
|
$2,000,000
|
2007
|
|
Pacific Financial Flex Building
|
Development
|
Spec Building
|
Headquarters, R&D and Manufacturer - Drilling Equipment
|
n/a
|
15,000
|
$1,000,000
|
2007
|
|
SmartPipe
|
User
|
New Company
|
Manufacturing of Fabricated Pipe
|
50
|
12,000
|
$2,000,000
|
2008
|
|
LiuGong Construction
|
User
|
New Company
|
Sales and Distribution of Construction Equipment
|
15
|
15,000
|
Lease
|
2008
|
|
Gaither Petroleum
|
User
|
Expansion / New Facility
|
Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction
|
n/a
|
34,000
|
Lease
|
2008
|
|
Matcor
|
User
|
New Company
|
Specialty Corrosion Service Trade Contractor
|
0
|
15,000
|
Lease
|
2008
|
|
Pathfinder Technology Center
|
User-Man, HQ, R&D
|
New
|
Headquarters, R&D and Manufacturer - Drilling Equipment
|
250
|
200,000
|
$20,000,000
|
2009
|
|
Sercel
|
User-Man
|
Expansion
|
Manufacturer - Oil Field Equipment
|
200
|
66,000
|
$2,500,000
|
2009
|
|
Kraton Innovation Center
|
User - R&D
|
New
|
Research and Development Center - Polymers
|
100
|
85,000
|
$7,000,000
|
2009
|
|
PointSmith
|
User
|
New
|
Headquarters, Manufacturer - Printing
|
140
|
240,000
|
$15,000,000
|
2010
|
|
BAE (Retention)
|
User
|
Existing
|
Headqurters, Manufacturer of Military Vehicles
|
1,400
|
1,000,000
|
$5,000,000
|
2010
|
|
Chemico
|
User
|
New
|
Headquarters, Manufacturer - Water Purification Equipment
|
10
|
12,000
|
$200,000
|
2010
|
|
Green Arrow Recycling
|
User
|
New
|
Headquarters, Recycling-Waste
|
5
|
5,000
|
|
2010
|
|
StratITsphere
|
User
|
New
|
Headquarters, Information Technology, Tier IV Datacenter
|
10
|
12,000
|
$200,000
|
2010
|
|
Veriovox
|
User
|
Expansion, New Facility
|
Recycling
|
5
|
17,000
|
$500,000
|
2011
|
|
Safekick
|
User
|
Expansion, New Facility
|
Information Technology, Integrated Services, Software
|
30
|
10,000
|
$3,000,000
|
2011
|
|
Westborough Business Park
|
Development
|
Spec Building No. 5
|
Concrete Tilt-Up Construction
|
n/a
|
8,076
|
$930,000
|
2011
|
|
Westborough Business Park
|
Development
|
Spec Building No. 6
|
Concrete Tilt-Up Construction
|
n/a
|
13,500
|
$1,275,000
|
2011
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Total
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3,272
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3,680,076
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$165,255,000
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Testimonials
Robert T. Berry, SIOR
Executive Vice President, Industrial
Jones Lang LaSalle Americas Brokerage
“I have worked closely with the Katy Area Economic Development Council over the past two years on several development and user projects. In my opinion, their professionalism, experience, knowledge and access to instantaneous, quality information is second to none. These attributes have enabled them to become one of top economic development organizations in the Greater Houston area. These qualities also helped the Katy Area EDC land the 1,000,000 sq. ft., $30,000,000, Rooms to Go Distribution Center, in which Jones Lang LaSalle managed the site selection process.”
“Katy is a great place for plastics manufacturing and distribution. The strengths for doing business here include access to an available and large world-class workforce, a great transportation system, low cost of living, and an excellent quality of life.”
Jim Vanghn
Vice President
Igloo Corporation
“We have been seeing a site to build a distribution center over the past year to support our new stores opening in Houston, as well as our stores in San Antonio, Austin, and surrounding states. Recently, we closed on the 118 acre tract and look forward to beginning construction in the spring of 2008. The facility will become operational in the fourth quarter of 2009. We feel confident that this site will satisfy our needs in several respects.” Jeff Seaman Seaman credited The Staubach Company, Waller County, the State of Texas and the Katy Area EDC for their help in identifying a suitable site and providing technical assistance, support and incentives that were important factors in the decision.
CEO, Rooms To Go