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Cinco Ranch vs Harvest Green
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 3—1 Harvest
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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
2.93%
$425,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$470,000
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,197/mo
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,271/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Travis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonHarvest ✗
✓ CincoLakeHarvest ✓
✓ CincoTrailsHarvest ✓
✓ CincoFitnessHarvest ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 134
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Harvest Green
David Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry HomesPartners in Building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Harvest Green
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Harvest Green?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Harvest Green (2.93%), saving approximately 0.23% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Harvest Green?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Harvest Green is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Harvest Green?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Harvest Green start from approximately $470K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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