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Jordan Ranch vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Jordan 2—2 Meridiana
💰 Financial Comparison
2.79%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.22%
$300,000
Starting Price
$260,000✓ Lower
$2,685/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$1,235/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ JordanLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ JordanLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ JordanTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ JordanFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
16 GPG✓ Softer
Fulshear MUD 3A
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Jordan Ranch vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Jordan Ranch or Meridiana?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Meridiana (3.22%), saving approximately 0.43% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Jordan Ranch and Meridiana?
Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Jordan Ranch and Meridiana?
Homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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