Aerial view of Katy, Texas master-planned community

Our Home Base

Katy, Texas

Where championship culture, world-class communities, and zero state income tax create the ideal environment to build and grow.

Community

Sunterra — The #1 Master-Planned Community in Texas

A vibrant 2,303-acre master-planned community featuring resort-style amenities, Crystal Lagoons, and access to award-winning Katy ISD schools. Ranked #1 in Texas and #4 nationally by RCLCO Real Estate Consulting.

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Acreage2,303acres of master-planned living
Ranking#1selling community in Texas (RCLCO 2024)
National Rank#4top-selling community in the U.S.
Home Prices$200K-$800K+from starter to premium

Amenities & Features

Crystal Lagoons Sol Club
Resort-Style Lazy River
Retreat Amenity Village
Katy ISD Schools
20+ Homebuilders
Grand Parkway Access
Paddleboarding & Beach
Parks & Trail Networks

Championship Culture

9 State Championships. One Legacy.

Katy High School is one of the most dominant football programs in Texas history, with 9 state titles spanning over six decades. The Katy Tigers represent the relentless excellence that defines this community.

19593A
19975A D-II
20005A D-II
20035A D-I
20075A D-II
20085A D-II
20125A D-II
20156A D-II
20206A D-II
Katy Tigers celebrating a state championship victory under stadium lights
9
State Titles
1959 - 2020
Katy ISD

Education

Ivy League Prep — At a Fraction of the Cost

Houston offers elite college-preparatory schools that compete with the best in Los Angeles and New York — at significantly lower tuition, and with no state income tax to offset the cost further.

Houston Avg. Tuition$33,408+ no state income tax
Los Angeles Avg. Tuition$50,033+ up to 13.3% state income tax
New York Avg. Tuition$61,342+ up to 10.9% state income tax
School
Grades
Tuition
The Kinkaid School
PK-12
$32,000 - $43,000
St. John's School
K-12
$30,890 - $37,050
Episcopal High School
9-12
$36,816
The Village School
PK-12
$28,000 - $35,000
The Awty International School
PK-12
$25,500 - $34,200
Strake Jesuit College Preparatory
9-12
$22,750
St. Agnes Academy
9-12
$24,500
Emery/Weiner School
6-12
$33,950

Tax Advantage

Texas Has No State Income Tax

California taxes income at rates up to 13.3%. Texas charges 0%. The savings are significant at every income level — and they compound year after year.

California Top Rate13.3%Highest state income tax in the U.S.
Texas Rate0%No state income tax — period
Annual Savings at $500K$50,870Kept in your pocket, every year

State Income Tax: Texas vs. California by Bracket

Gross IncomeCA RateCA Tax OwedTX Tax OwedAnnual Savings
$50,0006.0%$3,000$0$3,000
$75,0006.0%$4,500$0$4,500
$100,0009.3%$5,762$0$5,762
$150,0009.3%$10,412$0$10,412
$250,0009.3%$22,471$0$22,471
$500,00011.3%$50,870$0$50,870
$1,000,00013.3%$117,170$0$117,170

Estimates based on 2026 California marginal tax rates for single filers. Texas has no state income tax. Actual tax liability may vary. Consult a tax professional.

10-Year Projection

A family earning $500,000/year saves over $508,000 in state income tax over 10 years by living in Texas instead of California. That is a down payment on a second home — or full tuition at an elite prep school.

10-Year Savings$508,700