RentDataNowRentDataNow
ZIP Code · TX

ZIP 77450

Part of Katy, TX
Pop. 71,906·Harris County·247th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,713/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$252
Rising (Monthly)
Be the first to discuss 77450 rents ↓
Most AffordableMost Expensive
ZIP 77450 · $1,713
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,610
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$1,940/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,556/yr
At $1,713/mo median
Location
CityKaty
StateTX
CountyHarris County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.1% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77450 (Katy, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
71,906
Median income
$106,402
Median age
38.4
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
27.1%
17.8%
30.3%
13.2%
Under 1827.1%
18–3417.8%
35–5430.3%
55–6411.5%
65+13.2%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
55.5%
24.9%
12.4%
White55.5%
Black6.7%
Hispanic24.9%
Asian12.4%
Education (25+)
15.8%
26.3%
52.5%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma15.8%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+52.5%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77450 in Katy, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,338 → $1,713
up 28.0%
Income
$95,698 → $106,402
up 11.2%
Population
72,197 → 71,906
down 0.4%
Renter share
29.5% → 31.2%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
52.7% → 52.5%
-0.2 pts
Median age
37.9 → 38.4
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 77450 in Katy, TX has climbed by $375 per month, settling near $1,713 after starting the period at $1,338. Household income in the area moved from $95,698 to $106,402 across the same window, up 11.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 29.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 77450 in Katy, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 77450

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 77450

About renting in ZIP 77450

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77450 covers Katy, TX. The median rent here is $1,713/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($106,402/yr), ZIP 77450 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 77450?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77450 (Katy, TX) is $1,713. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77450 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77450's median rent of $1,713/mo is $252 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77450 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77450 falls in the middle range for Texas, ranking #247 out of 689 ZIPs at $1,713/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77450?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,713/mo in ZIP 77450. The local median household income is $106,402/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77450?

Rent in ZIP 77450 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 77450 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77450 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,713/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($106,402/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77450 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77450 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 77450 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77450 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77450 compare to the rest of Katy?

ZIP 77450 is more affordable than Katy overall. At $1,713/mo, it's $222 below the Katy citywide median of $1,935/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77450 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77450 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,713/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 77450's median household income ($106,402/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77450 19%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
Compare

How does this area stack up?

Pick another city or ZIP to compare.

Schools nearby

Public schools near ZIP 77450 (Katy, TX)

Recent submissions

Be the first to submit your rent for this ZIP.

Recent discussions

No discussions yet.