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The Groves vs The Woodlands Hills
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
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💰 Financial Comparison
3.08%✓ Lower
Total Tax Rate
3.32%
$200,000
Starting Price
$200,000
$1,859/mo
True Monthly Cost
$1,880/mo
$1,164/yr
Annual HOA
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Humble ISD
School District
Willis ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
Willis High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TheLagoonThe ✗
✓ TheLakeThe ✗
✓ TheTrailsThe ✓
✓ TheFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
12 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 504
MUD District
Montgomery County MUD 128A
🏗 Active Builders
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Groves vs. The Woodlands Hills
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Groves or The Woodlands Hills?
The Groves offers a lower total property tax rate (3.08%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.24% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Groves and The Woodlands Hills?
The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between The Groves and The Woodlands Hills?
Homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K, 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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