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Cross Creek West vs Jordan Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 0—5 Jordan
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Jordan Ranch 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
2.79%✓ Lower
$390,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,685/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,235/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Lamar CISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Fulshear High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonJordan ✗
✓ CrossLakeJordan ✓
✓ CrossTrailsJordan ✓
✓ CrossFitnessJordan ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Fulshear MUD 3A
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. Jordan Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or Jordan Ranch?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Cross Creek West (3.16%), saving approximately 0.37% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and Jordan Ranch?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and Jordan Ranch?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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