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Cinco Ranch vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 1—4 Firethorne
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Firethorne 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
2.7%
Total Tax Rate
2.48%✓ Lower
$425,000
Starting Price
$360,000✓ Lower
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$950/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Katy ISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonFirethorne ✗
✓ CincoLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ CincoTrailsFirethorne ✓
✓ CincoFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Firethorne?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Cinco Ranch (2.70%), saving approximately 0.22% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Firethorne?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Firethorne?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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