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Cinco Ranch vs Colton
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 2—2 Colton
💰 Financial Comparison
2.7%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.0808%
$425,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,764/mo
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,440/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Magnolia ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Magnolia West High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonColton ✗
✓ CincoLakeColton ✗
✓ CincoTrailsColton ✓
✓ CincoFitnessColton ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
Colton MUD No. 2
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Colton
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Colton?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Colton (3.08%), saving approximately 0.38% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Colton?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Colton?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Colton start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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