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The Groves vs The Woodlands
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
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The Woodlands 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
3.08%
Total Tax Rate
1.79%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$800,000
$1,859/mo
True Monthly Cost
$6,318/mo
$1,164/yr
Annual HOA
$0/yr✓ Lower
🎓 Schools
9/10✓ Higher
School Rating
8/10
Humble ISD
School District
Conroe ISD / Tomball ISD
Summer Creek High School
High School
The Woodlands High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TheLagoonThe ✗
✓ TheLakeThe ✓
✓ TheTrailsThe ✓
✓ TheFitnessThe ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
17 GPG
Hardness
8 GPG✓ Softer
Harris County MUD 504
MUD District
The Woodlands Township
🏗 Active Builders
The Groves
Perry HomesDavid Weekley HomesShea HomesChesmar HomesBeazer HomesWestin Homes
The Woodlands
Frankel Building GroupPartners in Building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Groves vs. The Woodlands
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Groves or The Woodlands?
The Woodlands offers a lower total property tax rate (1.79%) than The Groves (3.08%), saving approximately 1.29% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Groves and The Woodlands?
The Groves is zoned to Humble ISD (GreatSchools rating: 9/10), while The Woodlands is zoned to Conroe ISD / Tomball ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between The Groves and The Woodlands?
Homes in The Groves start from approximately $200K, while homes in The Woodlands start from approximately $550K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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