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Lago Mar vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Lago 3—2 Towne
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Lago Mar 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
3.25%✓ Lower
$260,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$2,400/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$913/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
7/10
School Rating
8/10✓ Higher
Dickinson ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Dickinson High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✓ LagoLagoonTowne ✗
✓ LagoLakeTowne ✓
✓ LagoTrailsTowne ✓
✓ LagoFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
12 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Galveston County MUD 56
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
Lago Mar
CastleRock CommunitiesPulte HomesD.R. HortonLennarDavid Weekley Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Lago Mar vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, Lago Mar or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than Lago Mar (3.26%), saving approximately 0.01% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Lago Mar and Towne Lake?
Lago Mar is zoned to Dickinson ISD (GreatSchools rating: 7/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Lago Mar and Towne Lake?
Homes in Lago Mar start from approximately $260K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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