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Jordan Ranch vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Jordan 1—4 The
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The Groves 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
2.79%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.08%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,685/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,235/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Lamar CISD
School District
Humble ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ JordanLagoonThe ✗
✓ JordanLakeThe ✓
✓ JordanTrailsThe ✓
✓ JordanFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Fulshear MUD 3A
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Jordan Ranch vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Jordan Ranch or The Groves?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.29% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Jordan Ranch and The Groves?
Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Jordan Ranch and The Groves?
Homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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