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Cinco Ranch vs Riverstone
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 3—1 Riverstone
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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
2.8%
$425,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$1,000,000
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$8,724/mo
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Elkins High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonRiverstone ✗
✓ CincoLakeRiverstone ✓
✓ CincoTrailsRiverstone ✓
✓ CincoFitnessRiverstone ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
MUD 128
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Riverstone
Psalms Fine Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Riverstone
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Riverstone?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Riverstone (2.80%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Riverstone?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Riverstone is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Riverstone?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Riverstone start from approximately $1000K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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