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Audubon vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Audubon 2—1 The
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Audubon 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
3.0308%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,909/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ AudubonLagoonThe ✗
✓ AudubonLakeThe ✗
✓ AudubonTrailsThe ✓
✓ AudubonFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
10 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
12 GPG
Audubon MUD 1
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Audubon
AderraCentury CommunitiesDrees Custom HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesPerry Homes
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Audubon vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Audubon or The Woodlands Hills?
Audubon offers a lower total property tax rate (3.03%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.29% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Audubon and The Woodlands Hills?
Audubon is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Audubon and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Audubon start from approximately $280K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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