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Fairfield vs Shadow Creek Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 3—1 Shadow
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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
2.58%
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$340,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,959/mo
$780/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$995/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Shadow Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonShadow ✗
✓ FairfieldLakeShadow ✓
✓ FairfieldTrailsShadow ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessShadow ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 2 & MUD 3
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
Shadow Creek Ranch
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesAshton WoodsVillage BuildersMeritage Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. Shadow Creek Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or Shadow Creek Ranch?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than Shadow Creek Ranch (2.58%), saving approximately 0.08% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Shadow Creek Ranch is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and Shadow Creek Ranch?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in Shadow Creek Ranch start from approximately $340K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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