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Fairfield vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 2—2 The
💰 Financial Comparison
2.5%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.08%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$780/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonThe ✗
✓ FairfieldLakeThe ✓
✓ FairfieldTrailsThe ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or The Groves?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.58% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and The Groves?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and The Groves?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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