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Dellrose vs Fairfield
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Dellrose 0—4 Fairfield
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Fairfield 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
3.51%
Total Tax Rate
2.5%✓ Lower
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,908/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,745/mo
$1,025/yr
Annual HOA
$780/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
6/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Waller HS
High School
Bridgeland High
🏊 Amenities
✗ DellroseLagoonFairfield ✗
✓ DellroseLakeFairfield ✓
✓ DellroseTrailsFairfield ✓
✗ DellroseFitnessFairfield ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
23 GPG
Hardness
18 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 319
MUD District
Harris County MUD 322
🏗 Active Builders
Dellrose
Ashton WoodsChesmar HomesCoventry HomesEmpire CommunitiesLennarPlantation Homes
Fairfield
Lennar
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Dellrose vs. Fairfield
Which has a lower property tax rate, Dellrose or Fairfield?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Dellrose (3.51%), saving approximately 1.01% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Dellrose and Fairfield?
Dellrose is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10), while Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Dellrose and Fairfield?
Homes in Dellrose start from approximately $240K, while homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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