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ZIP 77494

Part of Katy, TX
Pop. 140,157·Fort Bend County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,840/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
-$125
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ZIP 77494 · $1,840
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,357
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,669
3 BR
$2,241
4 BR+
$2,800
Research median
$1,669/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
$22,080/yr
At $1,840/mo median
Location
CityKaty
StateTX
CountyFort Bend County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77494 (Katy, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 66.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
140,157
Median income
$148,720
Median age
38.6
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
31.9%
13.7%
36.5%
Under 1831.9%
18–3413.7%
35–5436.5%
55–648.8%
65+9%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
40.1%
24.7%
24.5%
White40.1%
Black9.5%
Hispanic24.7%
Asian24.5%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
19.2%
66.7%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma10.3%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+66.7%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77494 in Katy, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,482 → $1,840
up 24.2%
Income
$137,275 → $148,720
up 8.3%
Population
129,165 → 140,157
up 8.5%
Renter share
26.1% → 29.1%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
66.8% → 66.7%
-0.1 pts
Median age
36.9 → 38.6
+1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 77494 in Katy, TX has increased from $1,482 to $1,840, a 24.2% change over five years. Median household income rose from $137,275 to $148,720 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 8.5% since 2021, moving from about 129,165 residents to roughly 140,157. Renters now make up 29.1% of households, compared with 26.1% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 77494 in Katy, TX reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77494 covers Katy, TX. The median rent here is $1,840/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,669/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($148,720/yr), ZIP 77494 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77494?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77494 (Katy, TX) is $1,840. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77494 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77494's median rent of $1,840/mo is $125 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77494 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77494 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #163 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,840/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77494?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,840/mo in ZIP 77494. The local median household income is $148,720/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77494?

Rent in ZIP 77494 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77494 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77494 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,840/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($148,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77494 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77494 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of ZIP 77494 households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77494 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77494 compare to the rest of Katy?

ZIP 77494 is more affordable than Katy overall. At $1,840/mo, it's $95 below the Katy citywide median of $1,935/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77494 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77494 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,840/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 77494's median household income ($148,720/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77494 15%Benchmark 30%
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