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Lago Mar vs Meridiana
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Lago 2—2 Meridiana
💰 Financial Comparison
3.26%
Total Tax Rate
3.22%✓ Lower
$260,000
Starting Price
$260,000
$2,400/mo
True Monthly Cost
$2,428/mo
$913/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,330/yr
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Dickinson ISD
School District
Alvin ISD
Dickinson High School
High School
Iowa Colony High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ LagoLagoonMeridiana ✗
✓ LagoLakeMeridiana ✓
✓ LagoTrailsMeridiana ✓
✓ LagoFitnessMeridiana ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
12 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
16 GPG
Galveston County MUD 56
MUD District
Brazoria County MUD 31
🏗 Active Builders
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Lago Mar vs. Meridiana
Which has a lower property tax rate, Lago Mar or Meridiana?
Meridiana offers a lower total property tax rate (3.22%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.04% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Lago Mar and Meridiana?
Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Lago Mar and Meridiana?
Homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K, while homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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