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Fairfield vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 4—1 Lago
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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
2.5%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.26%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$260,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$780/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$913/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonLago ✓
✓ FairfieldLakeLago ✓
✓ FairfieldTrailsLago ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or Lago Mar?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.76% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and Lago Mar?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and Lago Mar?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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