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The Woodlands Hills vs Towne Lake
Independent side-by-side comparison: schools, tax rates, true monthly costs, amenities, builders, and water quality.
The 3—1 Towne
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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
3.32%
Total Tax Rate
3.25%✓ Lower
$200,000✓ Lower
Starting Price
$400,000
$1,880/mo
True Monthly Cost
$3,690/mo
$1,005/yr✓ Lower
Annual HOA
$1,400/yr
🎓 Schools
8/10
School Rating
8/10
Willis ISD
School District
Cy-Fair ISD
Willis High School
High School
Cypress Ranch High School
🏊 Amenities
✗ TheLagoonTowne ✗
✗ TheLakeTowne ✓
✓ TheTrailsTowne ✓
✓ TheFitnessTowne ✓
💧 MUD Water Quality
12 GPG✓ Softer
Hardness
20 GPG
Montgomery County MUD 128A
MUD District
Harris County MUD 500
🏗 Active Builders
The Woodlands Hills
Century CommunitiesChesmar HomesDavid Weekley HomesDRB HomesHighland HomesPerry HomesRavenna HomesWestin Homes
Towne Lake
Caldwell HomesPartners in BuildingJamestown Estate HomesBavaria BuildersBraziel Building GroupBrickland Custom Homes, Inc.William David Homes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions: The Woodlands Hills vs. Towne Lake
Which has a lower property tax rate, The Woodlands Hills or Towne Lake?
Towne Lake offers a lower total property tax rate (3.25%) than The Woodlands Hills (3.32%), saving approximately 0.07% in property taxes annually.
How do school ratings compare between The Woodlands Hills and Towne Lake?
The Woodlands Hills is zoned to Willis ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10), while Towne Lake is zoned to Cy-Fair ISD (GreatSchools rating: 8/10).
How do starting home prices compare between The Woodlands Hills and Towne Lake?
Homes in The Woodlands Hills start from approximately $280K, while homes in Towne Lake start from approximately $400K. Actual monthly costs also depend on MUD taxes and annual HOA dues.
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