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The Grand Prairie vs The Groves
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
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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
3.29%
Total Tax Rate
3.08%✓ Lower
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,892/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,859/mo
$1,200/yr
Annual HOA
$1,164/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
9/10✓ Higher
Waller ISD
School District
Humble ISD
Waller High
High School
Summer Creek High School
🏊 Amenities
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✓ TheLakeThe ✓
✓ TheTrailsThe ✓
✓ TheFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
22 GPG
Hardness
17 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 576
MUD District
Harris County MUD 504
🏗 Active Builders
The Grand Prairie
David Weekley HomesLennarPerry HomesShea HomesSitterle HomesVillage BuildersWestin Homes
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Grand Prairie vs. The Groves
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Grand Prairie or The Groves?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than The Grand Prairie (3.29%), saving approximately 0.21% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Grand Prairie and The Groves?
The Grand Prairie is zoned to Waller ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10).
How do starting home prices compare between The Grand Prairie and The Groves?
Homes in The Grand Prairie start from approximately $250K, 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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