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ZIP 77449

Part of Katy, TX
Pop. 130,028·Harris County·191st most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,792/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$173
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ZIP 77449 · $1,792
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$2,040
3 BR
$2,740
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,040/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,504/yr
At $1,792/mo median
Location
CityKaty
StateTX
CountyHarris County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77449 (Katy, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
130,028
Median income
$87,808
Median age
33.6
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
29.2%
23%
29.4%
Under 1829.2%
18–3423%
35–5429.4%
55–6410.5%
65+7.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
28.2%
21%
50.5%
White28.2%
Black21%
Hispanic50.5%
Asian6.4%
Education (25+)
14.8%
25.8%
31.8%
27.6%
No HS diploma14.8%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+27.6%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77449 in Katy, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,480 → $1,792
up 21.1%
Income
$77,171 → $87,808
up 13.8%
Population
119,994 → 130,028
up 8.4%
Renter share
30% → 31.7%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
27.7% → 27.6%
-0.1 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 77449 in Katy, TX paid around $1,480 a month. That figure now sits near $1,792, up 21.1% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $77,171 to $87,808 across the same window, up 13.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77449 in Katy, TX adding about 10,034 residents over the five-year window, up 8.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 30% to 31.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77449 in Katy, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77449 covers Katy, TX. The median rent here is $1,792/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($87,808/yr), ZIP 77449 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77449?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77449 (Katy, TX) is $1,792. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77449 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77449's median rent of $1,792/mo is $173 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77449 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77449 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #191 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,792/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77449?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,792/mo in ZIP 77449. The local median household income is $87,808/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77449?

Rent in ZIP 77449 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 77449 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77449 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,792/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($87,808/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77449 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77449 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 77449 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77449 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77449 compare to the rest of Katy?

ZIP 77449 is more affordable than Katy overall. At $1,792/mo, it's $143 below the Katy citywide median of $1,935/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77449 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77449 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,792/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 77449's median household income ($87,808/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77449 24%Benchmark 30%
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