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Jordan Ranch vs Valley Ranch
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Jordan 1—3 Valley
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Valley Ranch 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%
Total Tax Rate
2.79%
$300,000
Starting Price
$180,000✓ Lower
$2,685/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,617/mo
$1,235/yr
Annual HOA
$800/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10✓ Higher
School Rating
6/10
Lamar CISD
School District
New Caney ISD
Fulshear High School
High School
West Fork High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ JordanLagoonValley ✗
✓ JordanLakeValley ✓
✓ JordanTrailsValley ✓
✓ JordanFitnessValley ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
18 GPG
Hardness
14 GPG✓ Softer
Fulshear MUD 3A
MUD District
Valley Ranch MUD 1
🏗 Active Builders
Jordan Ranch
J. Patrick HomesDavid Weekley HomesVillage BuildersChesmar HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesBeazer Homes
Valley Ranch
Signorelli HomesLegend HomesFirst America Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Jordan Ranch vs. Valley Ranch
Which has a lower property tax rate, Jordan Ranch or Valley Ranch?
Both Jordan Ranch and Valley Ranch carry identical total property tax rates of 2.79%.
How do school ratings compare between Jordan Ranch and Valley Ranch?
Jordan Ranch is zoned to Lamar CISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Valley Ranch is zoned to New Caney ISD (GreatSchools rating: 6/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Jordan Ranch and Valley Ranch?
Homes in Jordan Ranch start from approximately $300K, while homes in Valley Ranch start from approximately $180K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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