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Jubilee vs The Woodlands
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Jubilee 1—4 The
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The Woodlands 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
3.29%
Total Tax Rate
1.79%✓ Lower
$290,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$800,000
$2,701/mo
True Monthly Cost
$6,318/mo
$1,230/yr
Annual HOA
$0/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Conroe ISD / Tomball ISD
Waller High School
High School
The Woodlands High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ JubileeLagoonThe ✗
✓ JubileeLakeThe ✓
✓ JubileeTrailsThe ✓
✓ JubileeFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
23 GPG
Hardness
8 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 581
MUD District
The Woodlands Township
🏗 Active Builders
Jubilee
David Weekley HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesCoventry HomesJ. Patrick HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesPerry Homes
The Woodlands
Frankel Building GroupPartners in Building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Jubilee vs. The Woodlands
Which has a lower property tax rate, Jubilee or The Woodlands?
The Woodlands offers a lower total property tax rate (1.79%) than Jubilee (3.29%), saving approximately 1.50% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Jubilee and The Woodlands?
Jubilee is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while The Woodlands is zoned to Conroe ISD / Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Jubilee and The Woodlands?
Homes in Jubilee start from approximately $290K, while homes in The Woodlands start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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