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Grange vs Imperial Oaks
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 0—3 Imperial
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Imperial Oaks 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
3.28%
Total Tax Rate
2.6%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$300,000
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,613/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$850/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Conroe ISD
Katy High School
High School
Oak Ridge High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonImperial ✗
✓ GrangeLakeImperial ✓
✓ GrangeTrailsImperial ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessImperial ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
Rayford Road MUD
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Imperial Oaks
Coventry HomesDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Imperial Oaks
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Imperial Oaks?
Imperial Oaks offers a lower total property tax rate (2.60%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.68% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Imperial Oaks?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Imperial Oaks is zoned to Conroe ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Imperial Oaks?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Imperial Oaks start from approximately $335K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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