Abilene, TX vs Harker Heights, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.6). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 24.8 min). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $59,254).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 129,043 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | R+16.2 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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C
76.3 Score
Harker Heights, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$300,567
Population
34,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southwest
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