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Cinco Ranch vs Cypress Creek Lakes
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 3—1 Cypress
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Cinco 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
2.7%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.3%
$425,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$500,000
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,559/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$900/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonCypress ✗
✓ CincoLakeCypress ✓
✓ CincoTrailsCypress ✓
✓ CincoFitnessCypress ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 374
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Cypress Creek Lakes
Ashton WoodsLennarPerry HomesVillage BuildersDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesMeritage HomesTaylor Morrison
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Cypress Creek Lakes
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Cypress Creek Lakes?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Cypress Creek Lakes (3.30%), saving approximately 0.60% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Cypress Creek Lakes?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Cypress Creek Lakes is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Cypress Creek Lakes?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Cypress Creek Lakes start from approximately $500K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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