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Firethorne vs Kingwood
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 0—4 Kingwood
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Kingwood 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
2.48%
Total Tax Rate
2.18%✓ Lower
$360,000
Starting Price
$290,000✓ Lower
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,422/mo
$950/yr
Annual HOA
$620/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
9/10
School Rating
9/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Humble ISD
Katy High School
High School
Kingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonKingwood ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeKingwood ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsKingwood ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessKingwood ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
8 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
City of Houston / Harris County MUD 109
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Kingwood
Village BuildersPerry HomesDavid Weekley HomesTaylor Morrison
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Kingwood
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Kingwood?
Kingwood offers a lower total property tax rate (2.18%) than Firethorne (2.48%), saving approximately 0.30% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Kingwood?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Kingwood is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Kingwood?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in Kingwood start from approximately $290K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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