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Cypress Creek Lakes vs Grange
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 1—2 Grange
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Grange wins on 2 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
3.3%
Total Tax Rate
3.28%✓ Lower
$500,000
Starting Price
$300,000✓ Lower
$4,559/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,786/mo
$900/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonGrange ✗
✓ CypressLakeGrange ✓
✓ CypressTrailsGrange ✓
✓ CypressFitnessGrange ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG
Harris County MUD 374
MUD District
Waller County MUD 55A
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Creek Lakes
Ashton WoodsLennarPerry HomesVillage BuildersDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesMeritage HomesTaylor Morrison
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Creek Lakes vs. Grange
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Creek Lakes or Grange?
Grange offers a lower total property tax rate (3.28%) than Cypress Creek Lakes (3.30%), saving approximately 0.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Creek Lakes and Grange?
Cypress Creek Lakes is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Creek Lakes and Grange?
Homes in Cypress Creek Lakes start from approximately $500K, while homes in Grange start from approximately $370K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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