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Jordan Ranch vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Jordan 1—3 The
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The Woodlands Hills 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
2.79%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$300,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,685/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$1,235/yr
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Willis ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ JordanLagoonThe ✗
✓ JordanLakeThe ✗
✓ JordanTrailsThe ✓
✓ JordanFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Fulshear MUD 3A
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Jordan Ranch vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Jordan Ranch or The Woodlands Hills?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.53% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Jordan Ranch and The Woodlands Hills?
Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Jordan Ranch and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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