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Often times when you are relocating, someone (a family member, friend or co-worker) will advise you to stay within a certain zip code. Narrowing a home search to a single or few zip codes is one way to filter undesired areas and focus on homes that are in sought-after areas or ones that are zoned to preferred school districts. Today, I hope to explore all that the 77494 has to offer!
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WHY PEOPLE LOVE THE 77494 ZIP CODE
Location:
77494 zip code is located in the state of Texas in the Houston metro area in Fort Bend County. Portions of 77494 zip code are contained within or border the city limits of Katy, TX, Cinco Ranch, TX, Fulshear, TX, and Houston, TX. The average commute time to work for people living in 77494 is 36 minutes.
Neighborhoods located within 77494:
Avalon at Seven Meadows in Katy TX
Fall in love with this premier gated community located on the west side of Katy in Fort Bend County. Residents enjoy the peacefulness and beautiful view of this neighborhood, which are rarely interrupted by noise from the city. There are trees, lakes and golf clubs with ponds within the radius. There is a playground for toddlers, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball court and a clubhouse which is used for parties and social gatherings occasionally. There is also a children's pool and a larger deep-water pool with jacuzzi. Residents love the feeling of being close to nature in this gated neighborhood.
→ Homes for sale in Avalon at Seven Meadows in Katy, TX | Link
Grand Lakes in Katy TX
Residents love this well known community for its natural scenery, beautiful community lakes, nice amenities, variety of home styles & prices, and ideal location. The amazing amenities here include 27 lakes, multiple tennis courts, four swimming pools, a splash pad, spray park, putting greens, a dog park, playgrounds, pavilions, and a variety of trails for walking or biking.
→ Homes for sale in Grand Lakes in Katy, TX | Link
Cinco Ranch in Katy TX
Residents love this huge mater planned community for its great location since it has easy access to any direction of Houston. The neighborhood has great amenities, is within arms reach of some amazing local places for shopping & dining, and has a wide variety of home styles & prices. The amazing amenities here include community lakes, a golf course & golf club, 17 tennis courts, winding walking trails with scenic views, 11 different pools with splash pads & water parks, 60 parks throughout the neighborhood with playgrounds, picnic areas & grills, and paddle boats & kayaks, plus volleyball & basketball courts.
→ Homes for sale in Cinco Ranch in Katy, TX | Link
Firethorne in Katy TX
This amazing community is located in Katy, just north on I-10 and to the left of Grand Parkway 99 Tollway. Firethorne is a 1,400-acre master planned community, with great amenities and beautiful scenery of the community lakes & preserved nature. The amazing amenities here include 150 acres of parks, lakes, and recreation, playgrounds, a resort style swimming pool, splash pad, tennis court, nature areas, and hike & bike trails.
→ Homes for sale in Firethorne in Katy, TX | Link
NEARBY FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT:
Featured Restaurants in 77494:
- Mia's Table
- American Restaurant
- Originally a Houston Favorite since 2012
- Family-friendly Place
- Available Order Online
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- Little V Vietnamese Bistro
- Opened its Doors in 2013
- Perfect for a Quick Lunch
- Inspired by the bold and eclectic flavors of traditional Vietnamese dishes.
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- Urban Thai Kitchen
- Fresh and Delicious Thai Food
- Offering Best Authentic Thai food
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- Antonia's Restaurant
- Italian Cuisine
- Traditional Italian Dishes
- Wine Presented in a warm, Family-friendly space
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- Alegria
- Brazilian Restaurant
- Casual Eatery with a patio
- Typical Food from Brazil
- Open for Dine-in
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- Grand Imperial
- Chinese Restaurant
- Classic Chinese dishes served in a casual
- Contemporary Setting
- Available for Delivery
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Entertainment In and Around 77494:
AMC Katy Mills 20 – Link
Experience the difference of AMC amenities. From spacious rocking seats to luxury recliners, innovative menus and premium offerings like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, and Prime at AMC, AMC Theatres offers a range of ways to get more out of movies
Sky Sports – Link
Sky Sports is not your typical trampoline bounce house because it has so much more to offer. They are an entire entertainment complex with nearly 40,000 sq ft of games, activities and fun. They have a professional grade batting cage with IronMike pitching machines, an obstacle course, rock wall, and merry-go-round so the entire family has something to enjoy! They offering ice cold drink and a snack from their huge selection in the cafe.
Track 21 – Link
Track 21 wants to be the indoor go karting place you all come to race. It is why they strive to give you the most realistic kart racing experience they can. Full power, real rumble from the engine, squealing tire gas powered European race karts will power you around our technical and challenging road course tracks. They have stretched the limits on indoor go karts to include more activities and ultimately; more FUN! With an 8,000 square foot laser tag arena, a nine-hole miniature golf course, and two independent race tracks all under one roof.
Art Museum TX Cinco Ranch – Link
Established in 2020, Art Museum TX is a not-for-profit institution in Fort Bend County, Texas, dedicated to presenting our region's contemporary art to the public. Art Museum TX provides an interchange for visual arts of the present and recent past, presents new directions in art, strives to engage the public, and encourages a greater understanding of contemporary art through education programs.
Local Parks:
Willow Fork Park – Link
Willow Fork Park is located at the northwest corner of SH 99/Grand Parkway and Cinco Ranch Blvd. The passive-use park provides residents a high-quality recreational environment, improving what was 32 acres of flat land into a multipurpose environment with compelling topographical undulations, multipurpose open lawns, paved trails, a lake, and more than 15 species of trees. A map of trees with markers can be downloaded here. Additional park features include free wifi, educational signage, solar-powered lighting, boardwalks, a pedestrian bridge, playground, disc golf, bio swales, dog waste stations, and a pavilion facility with restrooms, picnic tables and grills.
Cosmic Air Adventure Park – Link
Cosmic Air Adventure Park is the number one premier family adventure park in Katy, TX. They pride themeselves on having the most innovative equipment available in the trampoline park industry. Whether you’re looking to book your kids birthday party, organize a field trip or host a spirit night, they manage the event from start to finish. Cosmic Air Adventure Park has attractions for all ages – from toddlers to adults.
Katy Heritage Park – Link
Katy Heritage Park is home to five historic Katy structures and a beautiful bandstand. Our historic homes are decorated with period-appropriate historical items. Enjoy these homes that have been in Katy for over 100 years. Have a picnic and enjoy the shade in our gazebo. The park grounds are open dawn until dusk.
Mary Jo Peckham Park – Link
Mary Jo Peckham Park is a awesome park for the whole family with a fishing pond, walking trails & an indoor swimming pool & fitness area. It has many swings, slides, and other climbing and spinning activities. It also has a nice mini golf course and a trail around a beautiful stocked lake. The trail can be used for walking, jogging, and bikes.
NEARBY NECESSITIES:
Medical Centers:
- There are many medical care centers located within the 77494 zip code and surrounding areas including Clinica Medical Center – Katy, Grand Medical Clinic, Katy Community Health Center – Pediatrics & Adult Medicine, Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Family Medical Center At Cinco Ranch, Monarch Medical Clinic and Westside Medical Clinic
Drug Stores:
- There are several CVS and Walgreens locations within the 77494 zip code. Picking up or dropping off a prescription any time, day or night, from the comfort of home.
Grocery Stores:
- There are plenty of Grocery stores just around the 77494 zip code such as; Sprouts Farmers Market, Kroger Marketplace, Market Town Katy, H-E-B plus!, Kroger, Whole Foods Market and more!
SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
A+ | Katy ISD has an A+ rating overall, with ten elementary schools, five junior high schools, and three high schools named in the overall top 10 schools for the entire Houston Area. Katy ISD is also in the top 1% of all school districts in the United States ranking #180 out of 10,758 districts. Parents and students love the schools and there are no schools in Katy ISD that have less than a B rating. Katy ISD is a flourishing suburban school district that encompasses 181 square miles in southeast Texas. Its eastern boundaries stretch to Houston’s energy corridor approximately 16 miles west of downtown Houston and extend along Interstate 10 to a few miles west of the city of Katy.
Elementary Schools in 77494 with Ratings:
- Edna Mae Fielder Elementary School A-rated
- Fred And Patti Shafer Elementary School A-rated
- Griffin Elementary School A-rated
Middle Schools in 77494 with Ratings:
- Beckendorff J H A-rated
- Cinco Ranch J H A-rated
- Seven Lakes J H A-rated
High Schools in 77494 with Ratings:
- Cinco Ranch High School A-rated
- Seven Lakes High School A-rated
- Tompkins High School A-rated
TAX INFORMATION:
Below is a list of homes in the 77379 zip code with comparatively low rates.
Grand Lakes | tax rates as low as: 2.31%
Avalon at Seven Meadows | tax rates as low as: 2.51%
Cinco Ranch | tax rates as low as: 2.56-2.99%
Firethorne | tax rates as low as: 2.71%
The tax in 77494 is low. In fact, the cost of living in this area is affordable and it’s a great place to live if you are on a budget.
Other blog posts to explore:
- Other Katy TX Related Blog Posts – Katy TX Category
- What is the weather like in Katy TX? – Link.
- The Best Neighborhoods in Katy TX – Link.
- Things to do in Katy TX – Link.
- Katy TX Relocation Guide – Link.
- 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Katy TX – Link.
- Food trucks to track down in Katy TX – Link.
I hope that you found this deep dive into all 77494 has to offer helpful! If you loved what you read and are considering a move here, please contact me. If you are from or familiar with the 77494 zip code and feel that there’s something I missed, I would love to hear from you as well 🙂
With Love,
Jo
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