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Cross Creek West vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cross 2—3 The
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The Grand Prairie 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 West
Fulshear · I-10
🏗 Actively Selling
vs
The Grand Prairie
Hockley · US-290
🏗 Actively Selling
💰 Financial Comparison
3.16%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.29%
$390,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$3,584/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$1,500/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Waller ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ CrossLagoonThe ✗
✓ CrossLakeThe ✓
✓ CrossTrailsThe ✓
✓ CrossFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Fort Bend MUD 198
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Cross Creek West
Perry HomesNewmark HomesWestin HomesCoventry HomesVillage BuildersHighland HomesRavenna Homes
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cross Creek West vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cross Creek West or The Grand Prairie?
Cross Creek West offers a lower total property tax rate (3.16%) than The Grand Prairie (3.29%), saving approximately 0.13% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cross Creek West and The Grand Prairie?
Cross Creek West is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cross Creek West and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Cross Creek West start from approximately $390K, while homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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