Katy, TX vs Royse City, TX

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Katy

72.3

#905 nationally

vs

Royse City

76.1

#383 nationally

Royse City leads in crime level (2.8 vs 6.2). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 33.6 min). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Katy, TX Royse City, TX
WhereAtHome Score 72.3 (#905) 76.1 (#383)
Population 26,360 24,138
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $337,000 $312,413
Median Household Income $114,917 $114,917
Average Commute 29.4 min 33.6 min
Walk Score N/A N/A
Crime Level 6.2 2.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 105 108
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+1.6 R+40.9