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Balmoral vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Balmoral 1—3 The
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The Woodlands Hills 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
3.32%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,894/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$1,298/yr
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Humble ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ BalmoralLagoonThe ✗
✓ BalmoralLakeThe ✗
✓ BalmoralTrailsThe ✓
✓ BalmoralFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 400
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Balmoral
Brightland HomesChesmar HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesLennarWestin Homes
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Balmoral vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Balmoral or The Woodlands Hills?
Balmoral offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Balmoral and The Woodlands Hills?
Balmoral is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Balmoral and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Balmoral start from approximately $240K, 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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