I am from Pennsylvania and I was blown away by the cost of water. I live in the Brookshire Fulshear area in a new home and I pay $3200 a year mud tax and approximately $80 a month for water. In the Pittsburgh suburbs I was paying about $60 a month total. Total taxes for my $300,000 home including the mud tax comes up to around $7200 per year. Not to mention car insurance is expensive. I had two cars in Pittsburgh and was paying less than I’m paying for one car here. Also insurance for flood and home is a lot more. I do love the area however it is more expensive than what I was paying up north.
I live about just 47 mins 48 miles away from Katy. Me and my family love coming here because of the amazing variety of restaurants and the closest mall and amazing Movie Theater. Yeah the traffic but, know GPS can take you fastest and less crowded route...take it! Allow enough time to get to your destination of course.
I’m definitely in relocating to Katy, and it’s weird because this came out of nowhere. I’ve only to Houston and The Woodlands. Thank you for the helpful information.
Also please have a car!!! If u plan on moving this way I stay with my mom and it sucks!! Trying to get around Katy is literally an Island with no bus routes I think it’s stupid that they keep building apts and houses and won’t consider a bus route for people who aren’t fortunate of having a car
Thank u for this very GREAT INFO sooo ready to get out of Denton Tx cs all the new construction & frustrating traffic especially on 380 it’s a40 min to hour or so stop & im so over it especially w cost of living rising. I’m so close to just relocating to another country cs where else in the US is a great fit for an affordable safe & natural/healthy lifestyle of living for Poc
So really I would say the master planned communities are going to give you the best chances because (in theory) they are designed to not flood. But I always like to check with insurance agents on flood zones because that is their area of expertise.
The entire Katy "metro" area (i.e. the Katy zip codes, not just City of Katy) is something on the order of 1 million. We lived in Katy from 1988 to 2017, and by the time we left the traffic was unbearable. South of the freeeway between Barker Cypress and 99 things are really beautiful - nice, well-maintained homes and esplanades, plenty of shopping and restaurants. But the main thoroughfares are clogged up even on weekends. The humidity is unbearable, even late into the evening, and even deep into October - be prepared to live indoors. It's a long trek through traffic to any major entertainment venue. All in all, loved it while it lasted, but happy to be gone and wouldn't go back.
@@ShadowBoxer33 I’m talking about woke stupidities to Texas causing over 400K Californias to flee the state last year alone . Don’t let me talk about the homeless and filth worse than you find in the 3rd world countries
@@livinginhoustontexas18 reasons are very invalid except for a property taxes Telling someone you might not want to move to Katy because there’s construction(which doesn’t last forever) and traffic is very weak
Traffic is truely horrid!!! Never seen the like. And EXACTLY what he mentions that the drivers are not paying attention when sitting at red lights. When the light turns green GO!!!! don't just sit there. Also the lights need to be timed better so that left hand turn lanes get more than 3 cars through on a green and do not block the two through lanes. I moved here from Calif and I have to use my horn nearly every time I get on the road because drivers are NOT PAYING ATTENTION. The freeways are great, but they do not get you where you need to go, therefore everyone is on the surface streets.
take me back to chicago, I miss the people compared to katy (Art people are cooler over there imo) but if you come to katy hi... Check out lacentera :p
I am from Pennsylvania and I was blown away by the cost of water. I live in the Brookshire Fulshear area in a new home and I pay $3200 a year mud tax and approximately $80 a month for water. In the Pittsburgh suburbs I was paying about $60 a month total. Total taxes for my $300,000 home including the mud tax comes up to around $7200 per year. Not to mention car insurance is expensive. I had two cars in Pittsburgh and was paying less than I’m paying for one car here. Also insurance for flood and home is a lot more. I do love the area however it is more expensive than what I was paying up north.
I live about just 47 mins 48 miles away from Katy. Me and my family love coming here because of the amazing variety of restaurants and the closest mall and amazing Movie Theater. Yeah the traffic but, know GPS can take you fastest and less crowded route...take it! Allow enough time to get to your destination of course.
I prefer not having to compensate an extra 30 minutes just bc the idiots around me can’t drive
Take the good with the bad!
I’m definitely in relocating to Katy, and it’s weird because this came out of nowhere. I’ve only to Houston and The Woodlands. Thank you for the helpful information.
Thanks for watching! Glad I was able to help!!
Yep , bad traffic. Luckily my office is in Katy, and I can work from home whenever I want to
Also please have a car!!! If u plan on moving this way I stay with my mom and it sucks!! Trying to get around Katy is literally an Island with no bus routes I think it’s stupid that they keep building apts and houses and won’t consider a bus route for people who aren’t fortunate of having a car
Yes agreed! Having a car is crucial here
not only no buses, but no sidewalks and no bike lanes.
@@Atochabsh that can definitely be challenging for sure
@@livinginhoustontexas18 its downright dangerious. I understand why there's very little bike and foot traffic.
Because of the pricing is Katy, is having a roommate a good option? I am looking to move there in July.
Way to not mention park and ride. Get to downtown faster than driving to tanglewood now. And most of the time for free. Where do you live?
Thank u for this very GREAT INFO sooo ready to get out of Denton Tx cs all the new construction & frustrating traffic especially on 380 it’s a40 min to hour or so stop & im so over it especially w cost of living rising. I’m so close to just relocating to another country cs where else in the US is a great fit for an affordable safe & natural/healthy lifestyle of living for Poc
My pleasure! Thanks for watching !!
I have 6 years in katy I came when I was 3 years and katy for me is so good but to many traffic
The traffic is is tough !!
So What’s the best school areas and safety ? exception of Katy .. thank you
There are many different places with great schools! Just depends on what you’re looking for. Missouri city, sugarland, cypress, Richmond etc
how fast is home value growing katy tx
Very fast!!!!
We sold our 2500 sq ft. house in Nottingham Country in 2017 for $300,000. Zillow now (10-2024) puts the value at $380,000.
Thank you 💛
Thanks for watching!
which areas in katy have less flooding?
So really I would say the master planned communities are going to give you the best chances because (in theory) they are designed to not flood. But I always like to check with insurance agents on flood zones because that is their area of expertise.
The entire Katy "metro" area (i.e. the Katy zip codes, not just City of Katy) is something on the order of 1 million. We lived in Katy from 1988 to 2017, and by the time we left the traffic was unbearable.
South of the freeeway between Barker Cypress and 99 things are really beautiful - nice, well-maintained homes and esplanades, plenty of shopping and restaurants. But the main thoroughfares are clogged up even on weekends.
The humidity is unbearable, even late into the evening, and even deep into October - be prepared to live indoors.
It's a long trek through traffic to any major entertainment venue.
All in all, loved it while it lasted, but happy to be gone and wouldn't go back.
The hood out weights the bad so I’m making the move
I agree 100%
Shoot me a call if you need help finding a home here ! I would love to help. 281-781-9537
Tell your California friend who just moved here not to come and California here. By the way good video info
@@ShadowBoxer33 I’m talking about woke stupidities to Texas causing over 400K Californias to flee the state last year alone . Don’t let me talk about the homeless and filth worse than you find in the 3rd world countries
@@ShadowBoxer33Is that why many California residents moving to Texas?
😂😂😂😂 thanks for watching!
@@carmengreen9004 yes
I’m from California and moving to Texas soon. I plan to vote blue!
Even the geese don't want to land in Katy any longer. The see how bad it sucks!!
Don’t move to Katy Texas because you might get a mail in your car tire …ok buddy ..wtf is this video ?
Thanks for watching! Please watch the whole video because it sounds like you might have missed some key points.
Good response bro
@@IamDL2024 Thanks a lot!! Also thank you for watching as well!
@@livinginhoustontexas18 reasons are very invalid except for a property taxes
Telling someone you might not want to move to Katy because there’s construction(which doesn’t last forever) and traffic is very weak
@@Alslslwkwkwkwkwkkw thank you so much for watching !!!! I agree that nails in a tire shouldn’t keep anyone from moving to a city.
Honestly, I live in Katy, Texas and I see a lot more construction in Houston
What part of Katy do you live in?
Traffic is truely horrid!!! Never seen the like. And EXACTLY what he mentions that the drivers are not paying attention when sitting at red lights. When the light turns green GO!!!! don't just sit there. Also the lights need to be timed better so that left hand turn lanes get more than 3 cars through on a green and do not block the two through lanes. I moved here from Calif and I have to use my horn nearly every time I get on the road because drivers are NOT PAYING ATTENTION. The freeways are great, but they do not get you where you need to go, therefore everyone is on the surface streets.
Thanks for watching! YES traffic can get old REALLY FAST.
L.A friends complaining about traffic? I don't think they talk about the same Los Angeles as mine 😂
Lmao how is the traffic to you?
I al from Chicago. I wana move to Texas. I heard Katy Texas is a nice place.
Hello Irma, I would love to help you move to Katy. Call me and we can chat about making the move. 281-781-9537
take me back to chicago, I miss the people compared to katy (Art people are cooler over there imo) but if you come to katy hi... Check out lacentera :p
I live in New Orleans and plan on moving to Katy this summer.
Katy is nice but property taxes are really high in Harris county and that’s facts so investigate
@@Gmoon917 the property tax is so high because there’s no income tax in Texas only property and sales tax
Boo hoo
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