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Firethorne vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Firethorne 3—1 Meridiana
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Firethorne 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
2.48%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.22%
$360,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$3,098/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$950/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD / Lamar CISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Katy High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FirethorneLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ FirethorneLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ FirethorneTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ FirethorneFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG
Fort Bend County MUD 151
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Firethorne
Perry HomesHighland HomesCoventry HomesAshton WoodsRavenna Homes
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Firethorne vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Firethorne or Meridiana?
Firethorne offers a lower total property tax rate (2.48%) than Meridiana (3.22%), saving approximately 0.74% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Firethorne and Meridiana?
Firethorne is zoned to Katy ISD / Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Firethorne and Meridiana?
Homes in Firethorne start from approximately $360K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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