Moving here?

Living in Cat Spring

Thinking of moving to beautiful Cat Spring? If you enjoy living in a community where people care about each other, have traditional values, respect each other’s property and privacy, support the local community, and enjoy Texas traditions such as farming, ranching, rodeo, trail rides, and country living, you’ll like it here!

My family discovered Cat Spring a little over 20 years ago when we were searching for a home in the country. I remember being awe-struct by the rolling hills and wide-open spaces. It seemed very far from civilization to this city-girl. But I am a country-girl now and I can’t imagine moving back to the big city.

We call Cat Spring a best-kept secret because, although it is not far from the Houston metroplex, not many people know that this hilly paradise exists. Cat Spring is growing, however, due to the recent exodus of people from Houston and other cities. If you are considering a move this page will be helpful.

If you are used to the hustle and bustle, night life, and quick access to shopping found in cities, you may not like country living. But if you enjoy sunsets, birdwatching, starry skies, and the space to grow a garden or ride horses, you’ll love it! You’ll be able to find groceries, hardware, restaurants, and other things you need in the nearby towns of Sealy, Bellville, New Ulm, and Industry, with Sealy being the largest town in Austin County.

People in Cat Spring tend to be conservative, educated, and politically active. They are also compassionate, virtuous, and generous. They seek to preserve the old ways that have served them and their families for generations.

Prospective residents should be aware that the Cat Spring area covers two counties, Austin and Colorado counties. And there are three different school districts for children in Cat Spring: Sealy, Bellville, and Columbus. Attendance boundaries are determined by the school districts. Cat Spring is not an incorporated town, which means that it is taxed and served by the applicable county government. This includes emergency services, law enforcement, roads, and regulations. There are no city services in Cat Spring, however, we do have our very own post office and zip code (78933)!