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Cinco Ranch vs Coles Crossing
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 0—5 Coles
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Coles Crossing wins on 5 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
2.7%
Total Tax Rate
2.24%✓ Lower
$425,000
Starting Price
$380,000✓ Lower
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,205/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$980/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Katy ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Cypress Woods High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonColes ✗
✓ CincoLakeColes ✓
✓ CincoTrailsColes ✓
✓ CincoFitnessColes ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 365
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Coles Crossing
Trendmaker HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersHighland Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Coles Crossing
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Coles Crossing?
Coles Crossing offers a lower total property tax rate (2.24%) than Cinco Ranch (2.70%), saving approximately 0.46% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Coles Crossing?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Coles Crossing is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Coles Crossing?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Coles Crossing start from approximately $380K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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