Harker Heights, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest Killeen-Temple, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.3

C

out of 100

Overview

Harker Heights is a Texas city with a population of approximately 34,447, part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $300,567. Median household income is $72,258.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 34,447 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $300,567 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $72,258 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.8 minutes
  • Part of the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

34,447

Source: Census ACS

$300,567

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$72,258

Source: Census ACS

24.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

27

Source: Walk Score

102 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Bell County (county-level results)

41%
58%
Democrat 53,973
Republican 75,161
Leans R+16.2

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 68.3/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 66.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 58.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 27/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.3

Location

Harker Heights, TX (31.0642, -97.6521)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.