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Lago Mar vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Lago 2—3 The
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The Groves 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
3.26%
Total Tax Rate
3.08%✓ Lower
$260,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,400/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$913/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Dickinson ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Dickinson High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ LagoLagoonThe ✗
✓ LagoLakeThe ✓
✓ LagoTrailsThe ✓
✓ LagoFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
12 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Galveston County MUD 56
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Lago Mar vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Lago Mar or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.18% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Lago Mar and The Groves?
Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Lago Mar and The Groves?
Homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K, 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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