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Cane Island vs Woodforest
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cane 0—4 Woodforest
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Woodforest wins on 4 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.9%✓ Lower
$400,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,653/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,701/mo
$1,300/yr
Annual HOA
$1,150/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Conroe ISD / Montgomery ISD
Katy High School
High School
Conroe High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CaneLagoonWoodforest ✗
✓ CaneLakeWoodforest ✗
✓ CaneTrailsWoodforest ✓
✓ CaneFitnessWoodforest ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Harris-Waller County MUD 3
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 113
🏗 Active Builders
Cane Island
Chesmar HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWilliam David Homes
Woodforest
Chesmar HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesTipler Luxury HomesJeff Paul Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cane Island vs. Woodforest
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cane Island or Woodforest?
Woodforest offers a lower total property tax rate (2.90%) than Cane Island (3.15%), saving approximately 0.25% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cane Island and Woodforest?
Cane Island is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Woodforest is zoned to Conroe ISD / Montgomery ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cane Island and Woodforest?
Homes in Cane Island start from approximately $400K, while homes in Woodforest start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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