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Cane Island vs Grange
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 1—3 Grange
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Grange 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
3.15%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.28%
$400,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,786/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Katy High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonGrange ✗
✓ CaneLakeGrange ✓
✓ CaneTrailsGrange ✓
✓ CaneFitnessGrange ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Waller County MUD 55A
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Grange
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Grange?
Cane Island offers a lower total property tax rate (3.15%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.13% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Grange?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Grange?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Grange start from approximately $370K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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