Ranking and Accolades
Katy, Texas has the characteristics that define success, responsible growth and an enviable living environment. We are about the energy that inspires growth, sparks innovation and creates a fertile environment for learning and collaboration. We invite you to explore some of the stellar achievements that make the Katy area a great place to live and work.
Education
- Katy ISD recognized as top school district in Houston area for 2020 by Niche
- Niche.com ranks top 25 elementary schools in Houston metro, Katy ISD places 19 schools in top 25
- Katy ISD named top Houston area school district for 2017 by Niche
Growth
- Texas named best place to start at business by WalletHub
- Katy Area EDC leads the way with Economic Excellence Recognition from TEDC
- Texas named top state to start a business by Business Facilities
- Katy Area EDC recognized for Workforce Excellence
- Katy Area EDC recognized for Economic Excellence
- Katy named fourth best place to start a business in Texas
- Texas Named Top Place For Business CEOs
- Houston among top cities for engineers
- Houston Listed as No.2 for Global Trading
- Katy Area Ranks No. 1 in the US for top high growth areas, 2010
Livability
- Cinco Ranch named top Houston area community
- Katy named to Top 10 Affordable Towns with Best High Schools list by Realtor.com
- Houston Ranks as #1 City for New College Grads
- Cinco Ranch named second best Texas suburb by Niche
- Katy named smartest city in Texas
- Katy Area Neighborhoods Make Nation's Top Selling List
- Katy Area Wins Three "Best Senior Living" Awards
- Houston Tops the list for Coolest Cities to Live
