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Elyson vs The Grand Prairie
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Elyson 1—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.
💰 Financial Comparison
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
3.29%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,817/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,892/mo
$1,464/yr
Annual HOA
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Waller ISD
Paetow High School
High School
Waller High
🏊 Amenities
✗ ElysonLagoonThe ✗
✓ ElysonLakeThe ✓
✓ ElysonTrailsThe ✓
✓ ElysonFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
20 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
22 GPG
Harris County MUD 534
MUD District
Harris County MUD 576
🏗 Active Builders
Elyson
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesToll BrothersChesmar HomesNewmark HomesBeazer HomesBrookfield Residential
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Elyson vs. The Grand Prairie
Which has a lower property tax rate, Elyson or The Grand Prairie?
The Grand Prairie offers a lower total property tax rate (3.29%) than Elyson (3.32%), saving approximately 0.03% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Elyson and The Grand Prairie?
Elyson is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Elyson and The Grand Prairie?
Homes in Elyson start from approximately $300K, 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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