Houston Master PlannedCommunity Discovery
2026 MUD Rates Audited
♡Head-to-Head Comparison · Houston Master-Planned Communities
Colton vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Colton 3—2 Lago
🏆
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
3.26%
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,440/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColtonLagoonLago ✓
✗ ColtonLakeLago ✓
✓ ColtonTrailsLago ✓
✓ ColtonFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
12 GPG
Colton MUD No. 2
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Colton vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Colton or Lago Mar?
Colton offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.18% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Colton and Lago Mar?
Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Colton and Lago Mar?
Homes in Colton start from approximately $300K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. 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.