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Colton vs Dunham Pointe
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Colton 3—1 Dunham
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Colton 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$500,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,572/mo
$1,440/yr
Annual HOA
$1,100/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColtonLagoonDunham ✗
✗ ColtonLakeDunham ✓
✓ ColtonTrailsDunham ✓
✓ ColtonFitnessDunham ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
18 GPG
Colton MUD No. 2
MUD District
Harris County MUD 358
🏗 Active Builders
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Dunham Pointe
Toll BrothersNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesTri Pointe HomesCoventry Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Colton vs. Dunham Pointe
Which has a lower property tax rate, Colton or Dunham Pointe?
Colton offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Dunham Pointe (3.29%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Colton and Dunham Pointe?
Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Dunham Pointe is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Colton and Dunham Pointe?
Homes in Colton start from approximately $300K, while homes in Dunham Pointe start from approximately $575K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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