Baton Rouge, LA 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.
Baton Rouge
74.1
#631 nationally
Harker Heights
76.3
#363 nationally
Harker Heights leads in crime level (3.7 vs 14.9). Baton Rouge leads in walk score (39 vs 27). Harker Heights leads in median household income ($72,258 vs $50,155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baton Rouge, LA | Harker Heights, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#631) | 76.3 (#363) |
| Population | 219,573 | 34,447 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $233,136 | $300,567 |
| Median Household Income | $50,155 | $72,258 |
| Average Commute | 21.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | R+16.2 |
C
74.1 Score
Baton Rouge, LA
Growing Louisiana city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$233,136
Population
219,573
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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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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