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Meridiana vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
Meridiana 1—3 The
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The Woodlands Hills 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
3.22%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$260,000
Starting Price
$200,000✓ Lower
$2,428/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$1,330/yr
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Alvin ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Iowa Colony High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ MeridianaLagoonThe ✗
✓ MeridianaLakeThe ✗
✓ MeridianaTrailsThe ✓
✓ MeridianaFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
16 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Brazoria County MUD 31
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
Meridiana
Chesmar HomesImagination HomesBeazer HomesHighland HomesNewmark HomesDavid Weekley HomesPerry HomesWestin HomesShea HomesDrees Custom Homes
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: Meridiana vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, Meridiana or The Woodlands Hills?
Meridiana offers a lower total property tax rate (3.22%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.10% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between Meridiana and The Woodlands Hills?
Meridiana is zoned to Alvin ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between Meridiana and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in Meridiana start from approximately $260K, while homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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