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Cinco Ranch vs Dellrose
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 3—2 Dellrose
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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
3.51%
$425,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,908/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$1,025/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Katy ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Waller HS
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonDellrose ✗
✓ CincoLakeDellrose ✓
✓ CincoTrailsDellrose ✓
✓ CincoFitnessDellrose ✗
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
23 GPG
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
Harris County MUD 319
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Dellrose
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Dellrose
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Dellrose?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Dellrose (3.51%), saving approximately 0.81% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Dellrose?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Dellrose is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Dellrose?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Dellrose start from approximately $240K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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