Houston Master PlannedCommunity Discovery
2026 MUD Rates Audited
♡Head-to-Head Comparison · Houston Master-Planned Communities
Colton vs Imperial Oaks
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Colton 1—2 Imperial
🏆
Imperial Oaks 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
3.0808%
Total Tax Rate
2.6%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,613/mo
$1,440/yr
Annual HOA
$850/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Conroe ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Oak Ridge High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColtonLagoonImperial ✗
✗ ColtonLakeImperial ✓
✓ ColtonTrailsImperial ✓
✓ ColtonFitnessImperial ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
13 GPG
Colton MUD No. 2
MUD District
Rayford Road MUD
🏗 Active Builders
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Imperial Oaks
Coventry HomesDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Colton vs. Imperial Oaks
Which has a lower property tax rate, Colton or Imperial Oaks?
Imperial Oaks offers a lower total property tax rate (2.60%) than Colton (3.08%), saving approximately 0.48% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Colton and Imperial Oaks?
Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Imperial Oaks is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Colton and Imperial Oaks?
Homes in Colton start from approximately $300K, while homes in Imperial Oaks start from approximately $335K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
Compare Any Two Communities
Browse all 1,485 head-to-head comparisons or use the full Compare tool to build your own.