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Cross Creek Ranch vs Grange
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 1—2 Grange
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Grange 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
2.95%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.28%
$380,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,786/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Katy ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonGrange ✗
✓ CrossLakeGrange ✓
✓ CrossTrailsGrange ✓
✓ CrossFitnessGrange ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Waller County MUD 55A
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Grange
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Grange?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.33% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Grange?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Grange?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Grange start from approximately $370K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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