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Kingwood vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Kingwood 3—1 The
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Kingwood 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
2.18%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.08%
$290,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,422/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$620/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr
🎓 Schools
9/10
School Rating
9/10
Humble ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Kingwood High School / Kingwood Park High
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ KingwoodLagoonThe ✗
✓ KingwoodLakeThe ✓
✓ KingwoodTrailsThe ✓
✓ KingwoodFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
8 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
City of Houston / Harris County MUD 109
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Kingwood
Village BuildersPerry HomesDavid Weekley HomesTaylor Morrison
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Kingwood vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Kingwood or The Groves?
Kingwood offers a lower total property tax rate (2.18%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 0.90% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Kingwood and The Groves?
Kingwood is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Kingwood and The Groves?
Homes in Kingwood start from approximately $290K, 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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