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Cross Creek Ranch vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 2—3 Lago
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Lago Mar 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.
Cross Creek Ranch
Fulshear · FM 1093 / Westpark
🏘 Established
vs
Lago Mar
Texas City · I-45
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.26%
$380,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonLago ✓
✓ CrossLakeLago ✓
✓ CrossTrailsLago ✓
✓ CrossFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Lago Mar?
Cross Creek Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.95%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.31% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Lago Mar?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Lago Mar?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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