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Cross Creek West vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 1—3 Elyson
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Elyson 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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.16%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$390,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Katy ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonElyson ✗
✓ CrossLakeElyson ✓
✓ CrossTrailsElyson ✓
✓ CrossFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
20 GPG
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Elyson?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.16% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Elyson?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Elyson?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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