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Colton vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Colton 2—2 Meridiana
💰 Financial Comparison
3.0808%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.22%
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$1,440/yr
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColtonLagoonMeridiana ✗
✗ ColtonLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ ColtonTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ ColtonFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Colton MUD No. 2
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Colton vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Colton or Meridiana?
Colton offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Meridiana (3.22%), saving approximately 0.14% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Colton and Meridiana?
Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Colton and Meridiana?
Homes in Colton start from approximately $300K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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