Katy, TX housing market
What's happening in the Katy market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Katy, TX is a balanced market: homes in Harris County sell in a median of 50 days, and the number for sale is +1% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−4% to 0% for the typical Katy home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Harris County as a whole.
Katy market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Katy, TX?
$331,839 as of August 2026, −3.3% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Katy, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −3.3% over the year to August 2026 and +12.1% over five years.
Is Katy, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Harris County sells in 50 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Katy, TX?
The typical rent is $1,971 a month as of August 2026, −1.1% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Katy, TX?
18,853 homes were listed for sale across Harris County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Katy, TX?
Homegrity lists 1,037 licensed Katy agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/katy.