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Cinco Ranch vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 0—3 Shadow
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Shadow Creek 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.58%✓ Lower
$425,000
Starting Price
$340,000✓ Lower
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$995/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonShadow ✗
✓ CincoLakeShadow ✓
✓ CincoTrailsShadow ✓
✓ CincoFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Shadow Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.58%) than Cinco Ranch (2.70%), saving approximately 0.12% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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