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Cinco Ranch vs Tavola
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cinco 1—2 Tavola
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Tavola wins on 2 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
3.31%
$425,000
Starting Price
$210,000✓ Lower
$3,731/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,947/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$750/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Cinco Ranch High School
High School
New Caney High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CincoLagoonTavola ✗
✓ CincoLakeTavola ✓
✓ CincoTrailsTavola ✓
✓ CincoFitnessTavola ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
14 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG
Cinco MUD 1
MUD District
East Montgomery County MUD 6
🏗 Active Builders
Cinco Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Tavola
LennarM/I HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cinco Ranch vs. Tavola
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cinco Ranch or Tavola?
Cinco Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.70%) than Tavola (3.31%), saving approximately 0.61% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cinco Ranch and Tavola?
Cinco Ranch is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Tavola is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cinco Ranch and Tavola?
Homes in Cinco Ranch start from approximately $425K, while homes in Tavola start from approximately $210K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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