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Meridiana vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Meridiana 1—4 The
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The Groves 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
3.22%
Total Tax Rate
3.08%✓ Lower
$260,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,428/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,330/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Alvin ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Iowa Colony High School
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ MeridianaLagoonThe ✗
✓ MeridianaLakeThe ✓
✓ MeridianaTrailsThe ✓
✓ MeridianaFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
17 GPG
Brazoria County MUD 31
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Meridiana vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, Meridiana or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than Meridiana (3.22%), saving approximately 0.14% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Meridiana and The Groves?
Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Meridiana and The Groves?
Homes in Meridiana 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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