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Grange vs Lago Mar
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 1—4 Lago
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Lago Mar 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
3.28%
Total Tax Rate
3.26%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,400/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$913/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
7/10
Katy ISD
School District
Dickinson ISD
Katy High School
High School
Dickinson High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonLago ✓
✓ GrangeLakeLago ✓
✓ GrangeTrailsLago ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessLago ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
Galveston County MUD 56
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Lago Mar
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Lago Mar?
Lago Mar offers a lower total property tax rate (3.26%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.02% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Lago Mar?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Lago Mar?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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