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Cross Creek Ranch vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 1—4 Valley
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Valley Ranch 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.
Cross Creek Ranch
Fulshear · FM 1093 / Westpark
🏘 Established
vs
Valley Ranch
New Caney · US-59
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
2.95%
Total Tax Rate
2.79%✓ Lower
$380,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$3,439/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$800/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Lamar CISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonValley ✗
✓ CrossLakeValley ✓
✓ CrossTrailsValley ✓
✓ CrossFitnessValley ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 169
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek Ranch
Resale Homes Only
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek Ranch vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek Ranch or Valley Ranch?
Valley Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Cross Creek Ranch (2.95%), saving approximately 0.16% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Valley Ranch?
Cross Creek Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Valley Ranch is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek Ranch and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Cross Creek Ranch start from approximately $380K, while homes in Valley Ranch start from approximately $180K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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