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Fairfield vs Kresston
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 3—1 Kresston
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Fairfield 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%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.08%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$300,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,752/mo
$780/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,300/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Magnolia ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Magnolia West High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonKresston ✗
✓ FairfieldLakeKresston ✓
✓ FairfieldTrailsKresston ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessKresston ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
11 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
Kresston
Chesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesHighland HomesLennarPerry HomesWestin HomesNewmark HomesGracepoint HomesToll BrothersHuntington Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. Kresston
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or Kresston?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Kresston (3.08%), saving approximately 0.58% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and Kresston?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Kresston is zoned to Magnolia ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and Kresston?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in Kresston start from approximately $300K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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