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Artavia vs Cinco Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Artavia 2—2 Cinco
💰 Financial Comparison
3.04%
Total Tax Rate
2.7%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$2,740/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,731/mo
$1,262/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Conroe ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Caney Creek High School
High School
Cinco Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ArtaviaLagoonCinco ✗
✓ ArtaviaLakeCinco ✓
✓ ArtaviaTrailsCinco ✓
✓ ArtaviaFitnessCinco ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 111
MUD District
Cinco MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Artavia
Beazer HomesChesmar HomesHighland HomesJamestown Estate HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesDavid Weekley HomesLennar
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Artavia vs. Cinco Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Artavia or Cinco Ranch?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Artavia (3.04%), saving approximately 0.34% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Artavia and Cinco Ranch?
Artavia is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Artavia and Cinco Ranch?
Homes in Artavia start from approximately $320K, 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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