Katy Apartments are located on the west side of Houston along the Interstate 10 Freeway. Katy is located in Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller Counties. Katy is named for the "K-T" Railroad" that ran through Katy in the 19th century. The Katy area includes master-planned communities such as Cinco Ranch, Grayson Lake, Wood Creek and Seven Meadown, Firethorne, and Grand Lakes.
The Katy school district is one of the best in the greater Houston area. Katy features one of the states top football teams; which advances deep in the playoffs every year. West houston apartments offer stunning amenities including resort style pools and gourmet kitchens. Private move theatres, athletic gymnasiums, and indoor sports courts are some of the latest amenities that are showcased in Katy Tx apartments. Rents in Katy are very affordable and rival those found in the inner loop area of Houston.
If you are planning on moving into the area you definitely will need a car. Interstate 10 has recently been remodeled and will take you right into downtown Houston. There is also an adjacent tollway that some motorists can take advantage of too. Highway 6 is the other popular highway in the area that serves residents in the Katy area. There is only one park and ride facility. That is the only real public transportation in the area. Katy is ten square miles so everything will be close to you. And Houston is very close and provides a nice getaway and lots of action and entertainment.
As far as the nightlife in Katy, there are several local establishments in the area that are very close to many of the Katy apartments. Einsteins is a local beer joint that boasts karoake during the week. There is also a Baker's Street just up the road in Cinco Ranch. It gets really busy during the weekends. If you love to eat try some of the local flavor including Marini's Empanada House. You will be pleased.
Those who live in Katy are zoned to schools in the Katy Independent School District. And all of the Katy area lies within the city of Houston's extraterritorial jurisdiction. Therefore, the city of Houston man annex it in the future. Katy Tx Apartments offer a great place to call home.
Residents in Katy can spend time shopping at the famous Katy Mills Mall or dine at one of the many fine restaurants in the area. Katy MIlls mall is the largest shopping center in Katy and features a 1.3 million square foot retail center. The center includes various restaurants, a movie theatre containing 20 screens, and a great place for the entire family. Come see what apartments in Katy Tx have to offer.