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Grange vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Grange 3—1 Towne
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Grange 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
3.25%✓ Lower
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$2,786/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,200/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Katy ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Katy High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ GrangeLagoonTowne ✗
✓ GrangeLakeTowne ✓
✓ GrangeTrailsTowne ✓
✓ GrangeFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Waller County MUD 55A
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Grange
Highland HomesJ. Patrick HomesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesNewmark HomesPerry HomesDrees Custom HomesWestin Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Grange vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Grange or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Grange (3.28%), saving approximately 0.03% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Grange and Towne Lake?
Grange is zoned to Katy ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Grange and Towne Lake?
Homes in Grange start from approximately $370K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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