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
- Contains a major part of the acclaimed Energy Corridor
- 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, Grand Parkway, Westpark Tollway, Katy Tollway
- Intercontinental (International) Hub Airport – 45 miles,
- Hobby Airport – 45 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, and excellent quality of life
- Quality, available, industrial, and office buildings, and sites
- Available tax and non-tax incentives, training grants, and low-interest financing