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Balmoral vs Kingwood
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 1—4 Kingwood
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Kingwood 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
2.18%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$290,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,422/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$620/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Kingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonKingwood ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeKingwood ✓
✓ BalmoralTrailsKingwood ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessKingwood ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
8 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
City of Houston / Harris County MUD 109
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
Kingwood
Village BuildersPerry HomesDavid Weekley HomesTaylor Morrison
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. Kingwood
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or Kingwood?
Kingwood offers a lower total property tax rate (2.18%) than Balmoral (3.25%), saving approximately 1.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and Kingwood?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Kingwood is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and Kingwood?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, while homes in Kingwood start from approximately $290K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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