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Caldwell Ranch vs Fairfield
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 1—3 Fairfield
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Fairfield 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
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
2.5%✓ Lower
$299,500
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,745/mo
$950/yr
Annual HOA
$780/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Fort Bend ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Almeta Crawford High School
High School
Bridgeland High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonFairfield ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeFairfield ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsFairfield ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessFairfield ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Harris County MUD 322
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Fairfield
Lennar
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Fairfield
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Fairfield?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.80% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Fairfield?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Fairfield?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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