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Cypress Green vs Elyson
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Cypress 2—3 Elyson
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Elyson 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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.4%
Total Tax Rate
3.32%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,817/mo
$1,198/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,464/yr
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Katy ISD
Waller High School
High School
Paetow High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ CypressLagoonElyson ✗
✓ CypressLakeElyson ✓
✓ CypressTrailsElyson ✓
✓ CypressFitnessElyson ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
24 GPG
Hardness
20 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 547
MUD District
Harris County MUD 534
🏗 Active Builders
Cypress Green
Adams HomesCastleRock CommunitiesColina HomesCoventry HomesD.R. HortonDRB HomesLennarLong Lake Home
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Cypress Green vs. Elyson
Which has a lower property tax rate, Cypress Green or Elyson?
Elyson offers a lower total property tax rate (3.32%) than Cypress Green (3.40%), saving approximately 0.08% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Cypress Green and Elyson?
Cypress Green is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Cypress Green and Elyson?
Homes in Cypress Green start from approximately $275K, while homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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