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Balmoral vs Grange
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 3—2 Grange
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Balmoral wins on 3 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.28%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,786/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
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonGrange ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeGrange ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsGrange ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessGrange ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Waller County MUD 55A
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Grange
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Grange?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.03% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Grange?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Grange?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Grange start from approximately $370K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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