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Jordan Ranch vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Jordan 4—0 Towne
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Jordan Ranch 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
3.25%
$300,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$2,685/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,235/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Lamar CISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ JordanLagoonTowne ✗
✓ JordanLakeTowne ✓
✓ JordanTrailsTowne ✓
✓ JordanFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Fulshear MUD 3A
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Jordan Ranch vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Jordan Ranch or Towne Lake?
Jordan Ranch offers a lower total property tax rate (2.79%) than Towne Lake (3.25%), saving approximately 0.46% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Jordan Ranch and Towne Lake?
Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Jordan Ranch and Towne Lake?
Homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K, 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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