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Grange vs Telfair
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 1—3 Telfair
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Telfair 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
2.17%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$550,000
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$4,575/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$1,000/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Fort Bend ISD
Katy High School
High School
Clements High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonTelfair ✗
✓ GrangeLakeTelfair ✓
✓ GrangeTrailsTelfair ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessTelfair ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
13 GPG✓ Softer
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
FBCMUD 136
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Telfair
Resale Homes Only
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Telfair
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Telfair?
Telfair offers a lower total property tax rate (2.17%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 1.11% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Telfair?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Telfair is zoned to Fort Bend ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Telfair?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Telfair start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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