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Cross Creek Ranch vs Fall Creek
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 0—4 Fall
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Fall Creek wins on 4 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
2.95%
Total Tax Rate
2.2%✓ Lower
$380,000
Starting Price
$350,000✓ Lower
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,965/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,190/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Humble ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonFall ✗
✓ CrossLakeFall ✓
✓ CrossTrailsFall ✓
✓ CrossFitnessFall ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Harris County WCID 96
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Fall Creek
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Fall Creek
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Fall Creek?
Fall Creek offers a lower total property tax rate (2.20%) than Cross Creek Ranch (2.95%), saving approximately 0.75% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Fall Creek?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Fall Creek is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Fall Creek?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Fall Creek start from approximately $350K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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