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Fulshear Lakes vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Fulshear 1—3 Meridiana
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Meridiana 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
3.12%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.22%
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,806/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$1,850/yr
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ FulshearLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ FulshearLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ FulshearTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ FulshearFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Fort Bend County MUD 216
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Fulshear Lakes
Century CommunitiesBrohn HomesChesmar HomesDrees Custom HomesEmpire CommunitiesPerry HomesSitterle HomesSmith Douglas HomesWestin Homes
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Fulshear Lakes vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Fulshear Lakes or Meridiana?
Fulshear Lakes offers a lower total property tax rate (3.12%) than Meridiana (3.22%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Fulshear Lakes and Meridiana?
Fulshear Lakes is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Fulshear Lakes and Meridiana?
Homes in Fulshear Lakes start from approximately $300K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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