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Fairfield vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fairfield 2—1 The
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Fairfield wins on 2 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
3.32%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,745/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$780/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Bridgeland High
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FairfieldLagoonThe ✗
✓ FairfieldLakeThe ✗
✓ FairfieldTrailsThe ✓
✓ FairfieldFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 322
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Fairfield
Lennar
The Woodlands Hills
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fairfield vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fairfield or The Woodlands Hills?
Fairfield offers a lower total property tax rate (2.50%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.82% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fairfield and The Woodlands Hills?
Fairfield is zoned to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fairfield and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Fairfield start from approximately $230K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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