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Cinco Ranch vs Kingwood
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 0—5 Kingwood
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Kingwood wins on 5 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
2.18%✓ Lower
$425,000
Starting Price
$290,000✓ Lower
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,422/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$620/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Katy ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Kingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonKingwood ✗
✓ CincoLakeKingwood ✓
✓ CincoTrailsKingwood ✓
✓ CincoFitnessKingwood ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
8 GPG✓ Softer
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
City of Houston / Harris County MUD 109
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Kingwood
Village BuildersPerry HomesDavid Weekley HomesTaylor Morrison
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Kingwood
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Kingwood?
Kingwood offers a lower total property tax rate (2.18%) than Cinco Ranch (2.70%), saving approximately 0.52% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Kingwood?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Kingwood is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Kingwood?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Kingwood start from approximately $290K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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