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Colton vs Copperfield
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Colton 1—3 Copperfield
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Copperfield 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
3.0808%
Total Tax Rate
2.12%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$275,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,282/mo
$1,440/yr
Annual HOA
$550/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Cy-Fair High / Langham Creek High
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColtonLagoonCopperfield ✗
✗ ColtonLakeCopperfield ✗
✓ ColtonTrailsCopperfield ✓
✓ ColtonFitnessCopperfield ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
14 GPG
Colton MUD No. 2
MUD District
Harris County MUD 130 / 188
🏗 Active Builders
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Copperfield
Village BuildersDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesPulte Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Colton vs. Copperfield
Which has a lower property tax rate, Colton or Copperfield?
Copperfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.12%) than Colton (3.08%), saving approximately 0.96% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Colton and Copperfield?
Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Copperfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Colton and Copperfield?
Homes in Colton start from approximately $300K, while homes in Copperfield start from approximately $275K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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