Is Katy, TX 77450 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Katy is a seller’s market. With about 3.6 months of supply and 12% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 36% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #170 of 868 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Katy housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Katy, TX 77450 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 32 days and there were 3.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 202 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (12% then), homes sold more slowly (26 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $394,329. Overall, Katy is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
Within Harris County, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 52%. On our competition score, Katy ranks #170 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 38 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Houston 77081 (0% sold over asking) or Houston 77076 (0% sold over asking), while Houston 77005 (31% sold over asking) and Webster 77598 (29% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Baytown 77520Buyer’s market $125 /sq ftBaytown 77521Balanced $139 /sq ftBellaire 77401Seller’s market $323 /sq ftChannelview 77530Balanced $148 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Katy nearby
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Questions about Katy real estate
Is Katy a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 3.6 months of supply in Katy, TX 77450 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Katy?
The typical home went under contract in 32 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Katy sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Katy?
About 1.62% of a home’s value a year in Harris County, or roughly $6,480 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Katy?
The median sale price was $394,329 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $163 per square foot.
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