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Caldwell Ranch vs Grange
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Caldwell 3—1 Grange
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Caldwell Ranch 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
3.28%✓ Lower
$299,500✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,786/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
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaldwellLagoonGrange ✗
✓ CaldwellLakeGrange ✓
✓ CaldwellTrailsGrange ✓
✗ CaldwellFitnessGrange ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Brazoria-Fort Bend Counties MUD 3
MUD District
Waller County MUD 55A
🏗 Active Builders
Caldwell Ranch
D.R. Horton
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Caldwell Ranch vs. Grange
Which has a lower property tax rate, Caldwell Ranch or Grange?
Grange offers a lower total property tax rate (3.28%) than Caldwell Ranch (3.30%), saving approximately 0.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Caldwell Ranch and Grange?
Caldwell Ranch is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Caldwell Ranch and Grange?
Homes in Caldwell Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Grange start from approximately $370K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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