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Amira vs Jordan Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Amira 2—1 Jordan
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Amira wins on 2 of 5 metrics
Based on tax rate, starting price, school rating, HOA, and water quality. Individual priorities vary — use the calculator to run your specific numbers.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.45%
Total Tax Rate
2.79%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,803/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,685/mo
$975/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,235/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Tomball ISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Tomball High
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AmiraLagoonJordan ✗
✓ AmiraLakeJordan ✓
✓ AmiraTrailsJordan ✓
✓ AmiraFitnessJordan ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Harris County MUD 558
MUD District
Fulshear MUD 3A
🏗 Active Builders
Amira
Beazer HomesPerry Homes
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Amira vs. Jordan Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Amira or Jordan Ranch?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Amira (3.45%), saving approximately 0.66% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Amira and Jordan Ranch?
Amira is zoned to Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Amira and Jordan Ranch?
Homes in Amira start from approximately $375K, while homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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