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Grange vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 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
3.28%
Total Tax Rate
3.22%✓ Lower
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Katy High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ GrangeLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ GrangeTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Meridiana?
Meridiana offers a lower total property tax rate (3.22%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.06% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Meridiana?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Meridiana?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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