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Colton vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Colton 2—2 The
💰 Financial Comparison
3.0808%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,764/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$1,440/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Magnolia ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Magnolia West High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ ColtonLagoonThe ✗
✗ ColtonLakeThe ✓
✓ ColtonTrailsThe ✓
✓ ColtonFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
11 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Colton MUD No. 2
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Colton
Beazer HomesCoventry HomesDavid Weekley HomesDrees Custom HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesWestin Homes
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Colton vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Colton or The Grand Prairie?
Colton offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than The Grand Prairie (3.29%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Colton and The Grand Prairie?
Colton is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Colton and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Colton start from approximately $300K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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