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Fairfield vs Firethorne
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 2—3 Firethorne
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Firethorne 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
2.5%
Total Tax Rate
2.48%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$360,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,098/mo
$780/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$950/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Katy High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonFirethorne ✗
✓ FairfieldLakeFirethorne ✓
✓ FairfieldTrailsFirethorne ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessFirethorne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
Fort Bend County MUD 151
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
Firethorne
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. Firethorne
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or Firethorne?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Fairfield (2.50%), saving approximately 0.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and Firethorne?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and Firethorne?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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