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Balmoral vs Cinco Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 1—4 Cinco
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Cinco Ranch wins on 4 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
3.25%
Total Tax Rate
2.7%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,731/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Cinco Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonCinco ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeCinco ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsCinco ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessCinco ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Cinco MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Cinco Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Cinco Ranch?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 0.55% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Cinco Ranch?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Cinco Ranch?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, 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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