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Amira vs Cinco Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 2—2 Cinco
💰 Financial Comparison
3.45%
Total Tax Rate
2.7%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,731/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Tomball High
High School
Cinco Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonCinco ✗
✓ AmiraLakeCinco ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsCinco ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessCinco ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Cinco MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Cinco Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Cinco Ranch?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.75% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Cinco Ranch?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Cinco Ranch?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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