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Caldwell Ranch vs Cinco Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 2—1 Cinco
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Caldwell Ranch 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
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
2.7%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$425,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,731/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Cinco Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonCinco ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeCinco ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsCinco ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessCinco ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Cinco MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Cinco Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Cinco Ranch?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.60% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Cinco Ranch?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Cinco Ranch?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, 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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