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Cypress Creek Lakes vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 1—4 The
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The Groves wins on 4 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
3.08%✓ Lower
$500,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$4,559/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$900/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Cypress Ranch High
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonThe ✗
✓ CypressLakeThe ✓
✓ CypressTrailsThe ✓
✓ CypressFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 374
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Creek Lakes
Ashton WoodsLennarPerry HomesVillage BuildersDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesMeritage HomesTaylor Morrison
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Creek Lakes vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Creek Lakes or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Cypress Creek Lakes (3.30%), saving approximately 0.22% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Creek Lakes and The Groves?
Cypress Creek Lakes is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Creek Lakes and The Groves?
Homes in Cypress Creek Lakes start from approximately $500K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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