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Cross Creek West vs Fall Creek
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 0—5 Fall
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Fall Creek wins on 5 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.2%✓ Lower
$390,000
Starting Price
$350,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,965/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,190/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Humble ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonFall ✗
✓ CrossLakeFall ✓
✓ CrossTrailsFall ✓
✓ CrossFitnessFall ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Harris County WCID 96
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Fall Creek
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Fall Creek
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Fall Creek?
Fall Creek offers a lower total property tax rate (2.20%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.96% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Fall Creek?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Fall Creek is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Fall Creek?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, 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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